New Zealand Minister Condemns Misogynistic Attacks on Female Navy Captain
Judith Collins defends Commander Yvonne Gray, emphasizing that gender was not a factor in the ship's sinking.
- The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and sank off the coast of Samoa, with all 75 aboard safely evacuated.
- Defense Minister Judith Collins criticized online trolls for blaming the incident on the captain's gender.
- A formal inquiry has been launched to investigate the cause of the sinking, which remains unknown.
- Concerns over environmental damage are being addressed, with efforts to manage potential oil leaks from the wreck.
- New Zealand's military faces scrutiny over its aging fleet, with the navy now operating five out of eight ships.
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