Killing of a Young Girl in Khuzestan
On November 1st, 2021, Khuzestan once again witnessed the killing of a young girl whose family is not even willing to reveal her name. This killing in the name of honor, carried out by the male members of the family and were kept secret for three days by the family.
After the body of the young girl, who was killed with a firearm, was found inside a car, the perpetrators, who are members of the family of the victim of this honor killing, went to the police and confessed to the killing. Some media outlets in Iran have reported that on November 4th, 2021, three days after the killing took place, the killer surrendered to the police, and the case is being investigated due to the lack of complaints from the parents and regarding the general aspect of the crime. Further details about the scene or how the killing took place have not been reported in the media.
honor killings, which are often committed by male member of the family and the victims are often women, are the most severe forms of violence which is done out of prejudice and bigotry and a very low level of awareness and education. The perpetrators of honor killings commit crimes because they think the victim has stained their reputation. Forced marriage, divorce, relation with the opposite sex, and even rape can often lead to killing because of what is called “disgrace.”
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