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Women's organizations devastated after death of Hajar: "Lived in immense fear"

Following the discovery of 29-year-old Hajar's body in an Amsterdam canal, a 23-year-old suspect has been arrested. Local women's organizations are grieving the loss while addressing the broader societal fears regarding the safety of women.

The 29-year-old Hajar was found dead in a suitcase along the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam on October 16. A 23-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested in Spierdijk in connection with her death. The discovery has deeply impacted local women's organizations like Saaam, which works to support community members currently reeling from the tragedy and the pervasive fear surrounding women's safety in the city.

While the violent nature of Hajar's death has drawn comparisons to the 2025 killing of teenager Lisa in Duivendrecht, activists suggest that societal awareness regarding female safety has evolved since that previous incident. Advocates emphasize that while systemic action is necessary to prevent future violence, the immediate priority remains supporting the investigation. Community leaders are currently balancing the need for public discourse on safety with the privacy and mourning process of the victim's grieving family members.

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