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Turkey's Murder Rate of Women Skyrockets | Europe | English

"Turkey's Murder Rate of Women Skyrockets

Dorian Jones | Istanbul February 28, 2011

In Turkey the murder rate of women has increased by 1,400 percent between 2002 and 2009, the last date for which data is available. The statistic was revealed by the country's justice minister, in response to a parliamentary question. The revelation has shocked the country and has put a spotlight on the government's record on women's rights, which could have implications for its European Union bid"

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