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Lyhanna case triggers calls for law change in France
The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, found in an abandoned silo, has sparked outrage in France, with critics claiming her death was preventable due to a slow justice system that failed to detain the main suspect despite prior sexual violence reports. Activist groups are demanding stricter laws to protect women and children.
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