An Austrian court has sentenced an Afghan man to life imprisonment after convicting him of the deliberate murder of his 15-year-old daughter in a case that has triggered widespread public reaction across Austria.
According to Austrian media reports, the man was arrested after fatally stabbing his teenage daughter 13 times in a public street attack witnessed by several people.
Judicial authorities said the evidence presented during the trial fully confirmed the charge of intentional murder.
The court described the case as one of the most severe incidents of domestic violence in recent years, citing the brutality of the attack, the manner in which the crime was committed, and its significant impact on public opinion.
The killing has sparked renewed debate in Austria over domestic violence, child protection, support systems for victims, and the role of social institutions in preventing such crimes.
Austrian media reported that the attack occurred in front of bystanders, creating shock and outrage across the country.
Social experts in Austria have warned that growing cases of domestic violence and killings involving women and minors are becoming an increasingly serious social concern.
The case has also intensified discussions about the effectiveness of early intervention mechanisms, monitoring of vulnerable families, and state responsibilities in protecting children at risk.
Analysts say the public nature of the attack and the age of the victim transformed the case into a wider national conversation about violence against girls, family control, and social protection systems in Europe.
Observers note that European governments are under increasing pressure to strengthen measures aimed at preventing gender-based violence and protecting minors from abuse within families.
