A Fifty-Year-Old Woman Killed by Her Husband in
On Friday, August 9, 2024, news of a woman killed by her husband in Yasuj made headlines in local media. The local outlets, without revealing the identities of the victim and the perpetrator, cited “family disputes” as the motive behind the murder.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the victim, a fifty-year-old woman named Sediqe Raziyani-Pour, was shot dead by her husband, a retired teacher. Sediqe Raziyani-Pour, who was married and had four children, had reportedly been subjected to repeated violence by her husband. According to a source close to the campaign to Stop “honor killings,” Sediqe was her husband’s second wife and had married him despite her family’s opposition. Her husband was known to be both paranoid and abusive—a tragic fate for the children who had such a teacher.
How can such a person be entrusted to teach other people’s children? This man wouldn’t even allow his wife to go anywhere or even visit family. On one occasion, he broke her hand with an ax, and he frequently beat her to the brink of death. It’s unclear why she endured so much violence.
For various reasons, including cultural and social pressures, traditional beliefs, fear of judgment or ostracism from society or family, financial dependence on the husband, concerns about the children’s future, and a lack of legal and social support, some women, like Sediqe, endure violence until it costs them their lives. In some cultures, divorce is considered a disgrace or failure, and women continue to endure violence out of fear of losing respect or social status. Additionally, some women refrain from separation due to hope for improvement or emotional attachment to their husbands.
Women experiencing domestic violence should know that they are not alone and that there are many resources available to help them. Prioritizing safety and seeking help are the first and most important steps.
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