Balochistan honour killings
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The Balochistan honour killings refers to the August 2008 murder of five women who were killed by tribesmen of the Umrani Tribe of Balochistan.[1] The five women — three teens, and two middle-aged women — were kidnapped, beaten, shot, and then buried alive because they refused the tribal leader's marriage arrangements and wanted to marry men of their own choosing.[1]
Local politicians may have been involved in the murders. Syed Iqbal Haider commented that the Pakistani government had been very slow to react.[1]
Senator Israr Ullah Zehri defending the killings, stating, "these are centuries-old traditions and I will continue to defend them.'[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Waraich, Omar (2008-09-02). "Five women beaten and buried alive in Pakistan 'honour killing'". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/five-women-beaten-and-buried-alive-in-pakistan-honour-killing-915714.html. Retrieved 2008-09-07.
- ^ "Girl Forced to Marry at Nine Murdered After She Sought Annulment". FOX News. 2008-09-06. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,418025,00.html. Retrieved 2008-09-07.
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