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Ukrainian Refugee Killed: Asylum System Under Fire

9/1/2025

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Liana, a 16-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was killed in Germany on August 11 when an Iraqi man allegedly pushed her in front of a train.
The suspect, who had mental health issues and a blood alcohol level of 1.35‰, was arrested for involuntary manslaughter.
Investigations showed he lived in Germany despite a rejected asylum application and a deportation order.
Local officials criticized the asylum system, pointing out failures in the Dublin procedure.

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Liana, a 16-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was killed in Germany on August 11 when an Iraqi man allegedly pushed her in front of a train.
The suspect, who had mental health issues and a blood alcohol level of 1.35‰, was arrested for involuntary manslaughter.
Investigations showed he lived in Germany despite a rejected asylum application and a deportation order.
Local officials criticized the asylum system, pointing out failures in the Dublin procedure.