Category Archives: قتل ناموسی

Honor Killing in Piranshahr, Iran: Kani Abdollahi (17) Murdered by Her Father

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 […]

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: […]

Honor killing in Tehran: Murderer sentenced to three years in prison

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 […]