And in other news, 23-year-old BDF soldier Micha Miguel committed suicide in July after she told her family that she had been physically and sexually abused while at the military base.
The police's investigation into her death focused mainly on how she died, and has so far led to no charges. However, the BDF has been looking into the circumstances that led up to her tragic demise. They had partnered with the Women's Commission and today, Brigadier General, Azariel Loria, gave us an update on that investigation.
Brigadier General Azariel Loria, Commander, B.D.F.
"We are about to conclude our court of inquiry. It started Monday with the National Women's Commission where they have started their interviews with some members of the force. So that is how we are going. It is unfortunate that the Court of Inquiry is classified and I will not be able to share the actual contents of the investigation because one of our doctors is heading it and we realise that because of the sensitivity of what transpired, a doctor would be more than qualified to conduct that confidentially. If there was foul play, she will be able to communicate it to me and me to the ministry. If there are any wrongdoings, then we will proceed to correct the issues. But at this point in time, I more or less have some findings that the doctor has briefed me about, but I cannot say here what the actual results of the investigation were."
Reporter
"After the Court of Inquiry concludes, what's the next step after that?"
Brigadier General Azariel Loria
"The next step, we will be waiting for the results of the investigation conducted by the National Women's Commission. And from there, they will submit their findings and recommendations and whatever recommendations they forward to us, we will have to see what it is and take action."
Reporter
"While some indormation is confidential, will there be some sort of report given to the media or published to say, this is what we have discovered?"
Brigadier General Azariel Loria
"When the time comes, I will ask my assistant to say what can be release to the media."
World no suicide day was observed on Saturday - and later on in the news - you'll hear Kathy Esquivel of the Mental Health Association tell us how she got "attempted suicide" decriminalized.
