All articles tagged with #honor killing
A tragic honor killing in Balochistan, Pakistan, was captured on video, showing a young couple being shot by family members after the bride's brother reportedly objected to her marriage. Thirteen suspects, including tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Khan, have been arrested. The incident highlights ongoing issues of violence against women and tribal patriarchy in Pakistan, with activists calling for justice and reform.
The parents and uncle of an 18-year-old Pakistani woman, Saman Abbas, were convicted of her murder in Italy after she refused to marry a cousin in Pakistan. Her body was found a year and a half after she went missing, and an autopsy revealed a broken neck bone, possibly caused by strangulation. The parents were sentenced to life in prison, the uncle received a 14-year prison term, and two cousins were found not guilty. The trial highlighted the issue of violence against women who resist arranged marriages in Italy. Arranged marriages are common among conservative Pakistanis, and "honor killings" are carried out as punishment for alleged adultery or illicit sexual behavior.
An Italian court has sentenced the parents and an uncle of an 18-year-old Pakistani woman, Saman Abbas, to prison for her murder after she refused to marry a cousin in Pakistan. Her body was found a year and a half after she went missing, with an autopsy revealing a broken neck bone possibly caused by strangulation. The trial highlighted the issue of honor killings and mistreatment of immigrant women in Italy who resist forced marriages.
A Pakistani man has been arrested for allegedly shooting his teenage daughter to death after photos of her with a boy's arm around her went viral on social media. The incident occurred in the conservative region of Kohistan, where local traditions are enforced through tribal councils known as "jirgas." While the police believe the viral photos were digitally altered, they have sought help from cybercrime officials to track down the individuals responsible. Pakistani rights organizations have raised concerns about the rampant femicide in the country, with over 5,000 women killed since 2012.