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Woman who fled after Moria killing arrested on Lesvos

Woman who fled after Moria killing arrested on Lesvos

Police on Monday arrested a woman in connection with the killing of an Afghan woman inside the Moria identification centre on Lesvos on May 22.

The suspect appeared before a prosecutor on Monday facing charges of intentional homicide and violating laws on arms possession.

The woman, who is also an Afghan national, allegedly stabbed the 23-year-old victim in the neck after a quarrel.

The victim was rushed to the camp’s medical centre where doctors confirmed her death. 

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