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A Charade Of Change: Qisas And Diyat Ordinance Allows Honor Killings To Go Unpunished In Pakistan, Stephanie Palo
A Charade Of Change: Qisas And Diyat Ordinance Allows Honor Killings To Go Unpunished In Pakistan, Stephanie Palo
Stephanie Palo
This article begins with the story of Samia Sarwar. At age 17, Samia was forced to marry her cousin by arranged marriage. After enduring years of abuse, she hoped to obtain a divorce and sought the advice of her parents. Instead of advice, her parents threatened her life. While her parents were making their Hajj pilgrimage, Samia fled and met with human rights lawyer, Hina Jilani. While visiting in her offices, Samia was shot dead by an assassin hired by her parents.
Even though there is no doubt that Samia Sarwar was murdered, the current law in Pakistan has allowed …