OSLO, Norway — An 18-year-old man has formally pleaded guilty in Oslo District Court to the murder of 34-year-old Tamima Nibras Juhar, an Ethiopian-Norwegian social worker who was fatally stabbed while on duty at a child welfare institution.

Djordje Wilms entered the guilty plea as his trial opened, admitting responsibility for the killing. He had previously confessed to the stabbing but initially contested the full legal classification of the crime. Prosecutors allege the attack involved premeditation and extremist, racially motivated elements.

Tamima Nibras Juhar, originally from Ethiopia, worked with vulnerable children and families in Oslo. She was killed in what authorities described as a targeted attack at her workplace. Her death has shocked Norway’s social services community and sparked discussions about safety for public sector workers.

The case has drawn significant public attention in Norway. Court proceedings include evidence of planning by the suspect. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence that may include preventive detention — a measure used in Norway for high-risk offenders to protect society beyond a standard prison term.

The trial continues with sentencing arguments expected in the coming days. Norwegian media have reported on the victim’s background and the broader implications for integration and extremism.

Tamima Nibras Juhar is remembered by colleagues as a dedicated professional committed to helping children. Her family and the Ethiopian-Norwegian community have expressed grief over the loss.

This case highlights ongoing concerns about violence against social workers and the handling of extremist ideologies in Norway. The court’s final sentencing decision is anticipated soon.