"Norway Faces Lawsuit from Mass Killer Over Alleged Human Rights Violation"

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"Norway Faces Lawsuit from Mass Killer Over Alleged Human Rights Violation"
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Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011, is attempting to sue Norway for alleged human rights breaches due to his solitary confinement in prison. Despite being held in a well-equipped facility, his lawyer argues that he is unable to form meaningful relationships with the outside world. Norway rejects his claims, citing his lack of receptiveness to rehabilitation. This is Breivik's second attempt to sue the state, after a previous claim was overturned.

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