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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

May 8, 2026 International Source: BBC World

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC's Katy Watson wearing a blue leopard print blouse stands in front of a rocky outcrop Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in the outback? Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia? Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers: our coverage contains references to and images of someone who has died The case of a five-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered in Australia's Outback has caused outrage across the country. 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