Turkish Girl Buried Alive in Honor Killing
Turkish police have found the body of a 16-year old girl who they believe was buried alive in an honor killing “carried out as punishment for talking to boys,” reports The Guardian. An informant allegedly told the police that the girl had been killed after a “family council meeting.” The father and grandfather of the girl, who is known only by the initials MM, have been arrested and are being held in custody.
Honor killings are reportedly prevalent in the southeast of Turkey, and official figures estimate that more than 200 honor killings take place each year, “accounting for around half of all murders in Turkey,” according to The Guardian.
Turkish girl, 16, buried alive for talking to boys - The Guardian
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By vital voices staff on February 9th 2010 in Eurasia, News & Current Events