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Teen girl’s murder by asylum seeker sparks outrage in Netherlands

A seventeen-year-old named only as ‘Lisa’ was fatally stabbed in Amsterdam on August 20, allegedly by a 22-year-old asylum seeker with prior arrests for rape, igniting national grief and anger.

Vigils, including a minute’s silence at an Ajax football match, honored her memory, while a poem by author Nienke ’s Gravemade inspired a growing “reclaim the night” movement.

The killing has intensified political debate ahead of October’s elections, with far-right leader Geert Wilders demanding an immediate halt to asylum, citing rising violence linked to refugees.

Police have increased security around the suspect’s hostel as protests erupt nationwide, while polls show Wilders’ PVV party edging ahead of rivals.

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