Honour killing

Groom sentenced to death for murdering bride shortly after wedding

The husband's chilling account of the event detailed how he used a kitchen knife to repeatedly stab his wife.

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 A MAN waves a giant UAE flag  outside the US ambassador’s  residence in Jerusalem, August 19,  2020.

New UAE criminal code 'most sweeping reform in Gulf state's history'

A woman walks past the mural showing U.S. flag with barbed wire and the Statue Of Liberty with skull face in Tehran, Iran June 25, 2019.

Sentence for father who murdered daughter provokes outrage in Iran

Girl wearing a hijab, illustrative

'Honor killing' of 14-year-old girl in Iran sparks outrage


Teen called to testify in honor killing case goes missing

Al-Amouri reportedly saw his older brother Mohammed strangle their sister, Najlaa.

A DEMONSTRATOR holds a banner demanding legal protection for women, in Ramallah on September 4.

From Haifa to Ramallah – Palestinian women protest patriarchy

Palestinian feminists protested around the world under the slogan "Free homeland, free women" after the murder of Israa Ghrayeb in August.

A DEMONSTRATOR holds a banner demanding legal protection for women, in Ramallah on September 4.

Turkey under pressure to tackle sharp rise in murders of women

Turkey does not keep official statistics on femicide.

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Brother found guilty of 'honor killing' of Pakistan social media star

Six other people, including two of Baloch's other brothers, had been acquitted, he said.

People wear masks depicting Qandeel Baloch, as they take part in an Aurat March, or Women's March in Karachi

Palestinian A-G charges relatives suspected of 'honor killing' with murder

Ghrayeb was allegedly beaten by her brother upon order of their father, and then again while recovering in the hospital.

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After alleged honor killing, Palestinians examine discriminatory culture

It is suspected that Israa Ghrayeb posted a video showing herself with a man who had proposed to her but to whom she was not yet formally engaged. Then, her brother allegedly murdered her.

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Palestinians protest in Bethlehem after alleged 'honor killing' of 21-year-old woman

Israa's father allegedly ordered her brother to beat her after relatives witnessed the footage online.

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‘Honor killing’ more acceptable in Arab world than homosexuality - poll

The poll also found that the greatest perceived threat is Israel.

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 16, 2018

Israeli beduin woman found burned and buried in suspected 'honor killing'

The family allegedly were angered by the 19-year-old's plan to work outside the home and supposed contact with men.

Police car at crime scene

Husband, ex-husband and brother of Ramle woman arrested over 'honor killing'

The police stated that they had solved the murder of Busaina Abu Ganem, who was gunned down while sitting in her car with her children on HaEshel Street in Ramleh.

Busaina Abu Ganem

Pakistan woman stoned to death by family for marrying man she loved

Farzana Iqbal was waiting for the High Court in the eastern city of Lahore to open when a group of around dozen men began attacking her with bricks.

Women mourn over the body of their relative, Farzana Iqbal, who was killed by family members, in an ambulance outside of a morgue in Lahore.