Honor Killings in Turkey

Honor Killings in Turkey

In many parts of the world, women still face the prospect of being murdered to protect family honor. It is estimated that as many as 5,000 women are victims of so-called 'honor killings' every year. One country that's been trying to do something about this is Turkey. But, some traditions - no matter how violent - are hard to change.

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