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Jordan should abolish articles of law aimed at reducing the penalties for honour killings

Honor crimes under Jordanian law Under Article 340, any man who has murdered his wife or one of his female family members can count on a reduction in punishment if he did so after having caught her committing adultery. Before the 2001 amendment, Article 340 provided for a total exemption from punishment in certain circumstances, […]

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Honour killing in Pakistan: Waziran Chachar (24) stoned to death by husband and his brother

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 […]

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