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An 18-year-old Dutch girl was murdered by her father and brothers over her Western lifestyle choices, including social media use and attire, with the father admitting to the killing and the brothers facing trial; the case highlights issues of honour-based violence in the Netherlands.
A Pakistani court has formally indicted Umar Hayat, a TikTok influencer, for the murder of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, who was shot in her home after rejecting his advances. The case has reignited debates over women's safety and honour culture in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing violence against women in the country.
An Italian court has sentenced a Pakistani couple to life in prison for the "honour killing" of their 18-year-old daughter, Saman Abbas, who refused an arranged marriage. Saman's body was found 18 months after her disappearance at a farmhouse in northern Italy. Her father, Shabbar Abbas, was arrested in Pakistan and extradited for trial, while her mother, Nazia Shaheen, remains in hiding. The court also sentenced Saman's uncle to 14 years in jail for involvement in the murder. The case shocked Italy, prompting a fatwa against forced marriages. Honour killings, rooted in tribal customs, are prevalent in Pakistan, with hundreds of women killed each year for reasons such as refusing arranged marriages or perceived disobedience.
An Italian court has sentenced two parents to life in jail for the "honour killing" of their teenage daughter, Saman Abbas, who refused to travel to Pakistan for an arranged marriage. The victim's mother, Nazia Shaheen, remains at large and is believed to be hiding in Pakistan. The court also sentenced the victim's uncle to 14 years in jail, while two cousins were cleared of any wrongdoing. Saman Abbas' murder is one of several high-profile cases in Italy involving mistreatment of women who rebel against relatives. The verdict can be appealed.
A Pakistani couple in Italy has been sentenced to life in prison for the 'honour killing' of their daughter, Saman Abbas, who refused to marry a cousin in Pakistan. The 18-year-old's body was found with a broken neck in an abandoned farmhouse near her father's workplace. The court ruled that the parents ordered the murder, while an uncle strangled her. Two cousins were found not guilty. The case highlights the mistreatment of immigrant women who resist forced marriages. Saman had embraced Western culture, including dating a boyfriend of her choice, which angered her parents. She had reported her fears to the police and was placed in a shelter, but disappeared after visiting her family to collect her passport.
An Italian court has sentenced a Pakistani couple to life in prison for the "honour killing" of their 18-year-old daughter, Saman Abbas, who refused an arranged marriage. Saman's body was found 18 months after she disappeared, and her father was arrested in Pakistan and extradited for trial. Her mother, who is believed to be in hiding in Pakistan, was convicted in absentia. The court also sentenced Saman's uncle to 14 years in jail for involvement in the murder. The case shocked Italy, leading to a fatwa against forced marriages. Honour killings are a significant issue in Pakistan, with hundreds of women killed each year for reasons such as refusing arranged marriages or perceived disobedience.
A man accused of killing his 18-year-old daughter in an "honour killing" case has been extradited from Pakistan to Italy to face trial. The victim, who had refused an arranged marriage and had a boyfriend in Italy, went missing in April 2021. Human remains were later found near her family home. The father denies his daughter's death, while her uncle and two cousins have also been extradited to face trial.