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Female Palestinian student raped and killed in Australia
24-1-2019
Thousands took part in the funeral of the Palestinian female student who was killed last week in Australia and was buried in her hometown of Baqa al Gharbiya, in the north of Occupied Palestine. Aya Massarweh, 21, was raped and killed on her way home in Melbourne on the night of January 16 when her body was discovered by passers-by near the train station. In a tribute to Aya, women and children carried black banners which read, ‘Women have the right to live in peace.’ While her father, Saeed Massarweh in his obituary, pledged to carry on his daughter’s calling in spreading peace and love, and demanded more humanity irrespective of race and ethnicity. “I hope,” he said, “that my daughter’s murder will be the last offense perpetrated against women.” In Australia, citizens who have been appalled and distressed by the rape and killing of Aya, took to the streets in mass marches and gatherings. The incident has raised many questions on the extent of protection of women on the streets of Australia. (Al Diyar, January 24, 2019)
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