PHOTO: Women in Istanbul march for the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
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At least 1,134 women have been murdered in Turkey in the past five years, according to a website that keep tracks of femicides. The “kadincinayetleri.org” website counts the femicides that have been covered by the media between 2010 and 2015.
Protests are held in Istanbul at a bill to clear of statutory rape men who marry their victims.
Critics accuse proposal of “encouraging child rape” but officials say it will protect those too young to marry legally.
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