Protests against gender violence after woman's kiling in Italy

Protests and vigils have been held in Rome, Italy, after the killing of a young woman, allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend.

The violent death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchenttin has sent shockwaves across the country and sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger, where many women say patriarchal attitudes are entrenched.

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