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Murder of 28-year-old Maryam Yarmohammadi on Kishm Island sparks new wave of discussion about 'honor killings' in Iran

28-year-old mother of two Maryam Yarmohammadi was killed on October 5 by her brother and husband on Kishm Island in southern Iran; both were detained. The murder caused a public outcry: some expressed grief and anger, others blamed the victim. Human rights activists point to gaps in the system of protecting women and justice, while statistics show the scale of the problem.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Murder of 28-year-old Maryam Yarmohammadi on Qeshm Island sparks new wave of discussion about 'honor killings' in Iran

On October 5, 2026, in southern Iran, the brother and husband of 28-year-old mother of two Maryam Yarmohammadi attacked her with knives and mutilated her; she died in hospital, and both were arrested. About 50 relatives protested against the arrests. The case caused a public outcry and once again drew attention to the scale of 'honor killings' and gaps in the protection of women in Iran's legal system.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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In France in 2025, 111 women were killed by partners or ex-partners — 4% more than a year earlier

France's Interior Ministry published a national study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths in 2025 (down 1% from 2024), of which 111 were women — up 4%. The number of killed men fell to 25. There were 445 attempted murders. At the same time, the National Assembly unanimously adopted a comprehensive bill against sexist and sexual violence, which now goes to the Senate.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read