Honour-Related Violence Surges to Record High in the Netherlands
Reports of honour-based violence have hit record highs in the Netherlands, driven in large part by the arrival of migrants from Middle Eastern nations such as Syria.
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Italian Court Upholds Life Sentence for Pakistani Couple over Honor Killing of Daughter
An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honor killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant women who rebel against inflexible family rules.
‘Honour-Based’ Crimes Soar by More Than 60 Per Cent over Two Years in England
The number of so-called “honour-based” crimes has risen by over 60 per cent in England over the past two years, according to police data.
Teen Kidnapped, Beaten, Stripped and Thrown in Seine River in Paris Suburbs
An 18-year-old young man was kidnapped, beaten and thrown in the Seine river after being lured to an area by the brother of his girlfriend.
Chechen Teen Allegedly Stabbed by Brother for ‘Living European’, Raped by Father
A Chechen teen girl was allegedly stabbed by her older brother for acting too European and was also raped by her father.
Leftist Politician Denies Afghan Woman Allegedly Murdered by Brothers was Honour Crime
Berlin Senator Elke Breitenbach has denied a possible honour motive in the case of an Afghan woman who was allegedly murdered by her brothers who disapproved of her Western way of life.
Nearly 1,000 Honour Culture Crimes Reported in Sweden in 2020
Swedish police statistics revealed there had been nearly 1,000 reports of crimes thought to be motivated by honour culture in 2020.
Muslim Migrant Threatens to Kill Daughters Who Do Not Wear Islamic Veil
A Muslim migrant from Algeria living in the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec is said to have repeatedly threatened to kill his daughters if they refused to wear the Islamic veil.
Honour Crime: Swedish Muslim Migrant Sentenced for Beating Daughter with Kebab Spit
A Swedish court has sentenced an Iraqi asylum seeker to eight years in prison for honour crimes after he beat his daughter with a kebab spit, locked up his wife, and forced his daughters to wear Islamic veils.
MANHUNT: Afghan Sought After Syrian Migrant Mother and Daughter Slain
Police are continuing a massive manhunt for an Afghan national in connection with the brutal murder of his former partner, a Syrian migrant, and her mother.
Muslim Accused of Strangling Daughter’s Boyfriend Arrested Over Religion Motivated Attack
French police arrested a man after he attempted to strangle his daughter’s boyfriend, apparently enraged at having found out that the young man was not a Muslim.
