France rallies for sweeping law against sexual violence after Lyhanna case

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France rallies for sweeping law against sexual violence after Lyhanna case
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Tens of thousands of people across France rallied for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence after the Lyhanna case, with Paris drawing about 100,000 participants; organizers say current piecemeal measures fail victims and call for reforms spanning prevention to victim support. The protests also spotlight demands for accountability within the justice system and criticism of its handling of rape complaints, including calls for the resignation of Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.

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