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Seriously? You know she can die for doing this? Honor killings are real for women not obeying her family, especially in matters of sex and marriage.

Sandeela Kanwal - killed by her parents for trying to leave her arranged marriage.

Noor Almaleki - murdered by her parents for (among other things) shunning arranged marriage. The other things were trying to be too western, like wanting to have the privilege of driving a car.

Those are the ones that just took place in the US lately.

You have no idea what is is like to be in her situation!!



In the article she said that she was worried that even if she escaped her mother or sister could be hurt. While the local law enforcement should protect her if her husband is abusive, there is nothing they can do about threats in a foreign land.


No, I have no idea what it's like. But I can imagine that it's quite similar to being held hostage. Running away as a hostage might also get you shot. But that doesn't mean you should stay with your oppressors.




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