Honour killing story: Alima

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 […]

Honour killing story: Fatima S.

Honour killing story caret-down caret-up caret-left caret-right Fatima S. born: 1990 stabbed to death: 28 July 2016 Residence: Bocholt/NRW Origin: Victim: Morocco; perpetrator: Lebanon Children: 3 Perpetrator: her life partner Amer K. (36 years) Fatima comes from Morocco, Amer from Lebanon. They have 3 common children and live in Bocholt. On July 28, 2016, the […]

Honour killing story: Mustafa

Honour killing story Mustafa born: 1971 stabbed to death: 14 July 2016 Residence: Erkrath / NRW Origin: unclear, possibly Lebanon Children: 6 Perpetrator: Salah O. (41 years) One can read this case as a revenge killing for insults or as a jealousy drama. Or as an honour killing. In the beginning there is a dispute […]

Lebanese women suffer under outdated laws

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 […]