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Belarusian Woman Mourned in Warsaw After Fatal Attack

The funeral of Lizaveta Hertsen, who died following a brutal assault, has ignited discussions on women's rights in Poland.

  • Lizaveta Hertsen, a 25-year-old Belarusian woman, was mourned at her funeral in Warsaw after dying from an attack and rape.
  • The crime has sparked outrage and highlighted concerns over women's rights in Poland, a country that has become a refuge for Belarusians and Ukrainians.
  • A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, sexual assault, and robbery in connection with the attack.
  • The attack occurred in a prestigious neighborhood of Warsaw, shocking many due to its rarity in the city.
  • Women's rights activists from Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine held a memorial march for Hertsen, emphasizing solidarity and the need for better protection of women.
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