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Ethopia: Brutal murder of 7-year-old Heaven Awet provokes outrage, fuels demands for stronger protection of children and women

Ethopia: Brutal murder of 7-year-old Heaven Awet provokes outrage, fuels demands for stronger protection of children and women

Africa Links 24 with Addis Standard2
Published on 2024-08-20 12:47:51

The late Heaven Awet (Photo: Social Media)

Addis Abeba – The brutal rape and murder of seven-year-old Heaven Awet in Bahir Dar, Amhara region, has sparked public outrage and ignited intense debate about the effectiveness of Ethiopia’s criminal justice system in protecting its most vulnerable citizens.

On 01 August, 2023, in Kebele 14 of Dagmawi Menelik sub-city, Bahir Dar, a horrific crime shocked the community. Getnet Bayih, a landlord, committed a heinous act against Heaven, the young daughter of one of his tenants. Heaven was…

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