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"Debate and Reflection: China's Shocking Teenage Murder Case"

The killing of a 13-year-old boy in China has sparked a national debate on juvenile crime and the challenges faced by "left behind" children of migrant workers. Three boys have been arrested for allegedly bullying and killing the victim, who was also a child of rural migrant workers. The case has drawn attention to the mental health risks and vulnerability to bullying and criminal behavior faced by the nearly 67 million "left behind" children in China. The incident has triggered outrage on social media, with calls for the perpetrators to be punished, and it may be the first case to go to court under China's lowered age of criminal responsibility law.

via The Guardian|

#bullying #china #crime-social-issues

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"Tourist Gang Rape in India Exposes Ongoing Struggle Against Sexual Violence"

A Spanish tourist and her partner, travel bloggers with a large Instagram following, were gang-raped in a forest in India's Jharkhand state, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle to combat sexual violence against women. The incident has sparked national outrage, shedding light on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults in India, particularly in rural areas where victims often face stigma and lack faith in the police. Despite legal amendments and efforts to address the problem, women's rights activists argue that the government is still not doing enough to protect women and bring perpetrators to justice. High-profile rape cases involving foreign visitors have drawn international attention to the issue, but a culture of downplaying sexual harassment and violence against women remains prevalent in India.

via The Associated Press|

#crime-social-issues #india #police

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Vienna Horror: Five Women and a Girl Killed in 24 Hours

Police in Vienna are investigating the deaths of four women and a teenage girl in two separate incidents within 24 hours. Three women were stabbed to death in a brothel, with a suspect arrested, while another woman and her daughter were found dead in an unrelated incident. Campaigners are calling for urgent action to stop violence against women, as the country grapples with the issue of femicide. The government has pledged funds to initiatives aimed at protecting women against violence.

via BBC.com|

#austria #crime-social-issues #femicide