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'Make our streets safer!' Mass women's protests sweep India over sexual violence

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What happened

In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl.

Key facts

  • In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:57:07 UTC.

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