Document #1158336

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Amnesty International appalled by stoning to death of Yezidi girl and subsequent killings [MDE 14/027/2007]

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE140272007

ecoi.net description:
Bashika: So-called honour crime committed against Yezidi girl Du’a Khalil Aswad, aged about 17; she was stoned to death by a group of 8 or 9 men and in presence of a large crowd; some of her relatives are said to have participated in the killing
Country:
Iraq
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE140272007
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
27 April 2007
Document ID:
1158336 (former ID 73320)

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