This is the story of an older brother (now 20 years old) who has moved to Valais and is occupationally integrated, but is still in control of his family. Between 2017 and 2020, this Iraqi regularly attacked his sister, pulling her hair and ears and kicking and hitting her when she disobeyed him. The Mosul local sometimes used the pipe of a chicha (water pipe) and a mobile phone cord to beat her.Earlier this year, he took his violence to a new level. He punched and kicked the young woman in the ribs, shoulder blades and head, knocking her unconscious. He did not stop and squeezed her throat while threatening her with death. The day after the attack, the older brother also threatened his parents, who were completely unable to cope with the situation.
The victim finally found the courage to press charges against her brother. Since then, the two have not lived in the same flat anymore. The man from Central Valais was found guilty of simple and grievous bodily harm, assault, damage to property and threatening behaviour. He was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment suspended for three years and a fine of 500 francs.