An honour killing is a murder of a person accused of brining shame or dishonour to her family. The concept of dishonour is very vague and can include anything from refusing to enter an arranged marriage or being in a relationship which is disapproved by the family to becoming victim of rape. The statistics of honour killing is very dark as many of the case are not reported as homicide. The honour killings happen all over the world.
This documentary reveals the situation with honour killing in Palestine. The questions are the discrepancy between the laws and practice especially in extreme situations of war and conflict. What comes first - law or practice?
 CNN documentary |
