Honor Killing of Narges Achikzei. A Cover-Up. A Timeline.

Honor Killing of Narges Achikzei. A Cover-Up. A Timeline. Fifteen years ago, 23-year-old Narges Achikzei from Zeist tragically lost her life in the most painful way: by burning. The most commonly mentioned motives are honor-based violence and a legal conflict, but according to the police, another motive is also conceivable, such as jealousy. Narges Achikzei: […]

Afghan girl killed because she wanted to live a free life

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Femicide in Mashhad, Iran: Young woman killed by her fiancé

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Man strangles his wife in Radeberg (Saxony)

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Man Murders Sister for ‘Honour’ on Order of Illegal Court in Pakistan

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]