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Surge in Domestic Violence Cases Recorded in 2023

In 2023, a significant rise in domestic violence cases was reported, with 271,000 victims recorded, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. According to the Ministry of Interior’s Statistical Service, 64% of these cases were physical violence, 31% verbal or psychological, and 4% sexual violence. The data also highlights a trend of rising victim reports, which have doubled since 2016, attributed to increased awareness and improved victim support from law enforcement agencies.

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