A beautiful Pakistanian woman was brutally murdered in Italy. As reported in the Economist at the beginning of September, she had integrated too well. As reported in depth in Oggi, she was a modern working woman, earning a living and living with her Italian boy-friend. That is why her father decided, cold-bloodedly one might add, to kill her. Had it been in the Arab world, her murder would have been lauded if not gone completely unnoticed. But this was Italy - in the heart of Europe.
Hina had been living outside her home for years. She was lured back for a visit by her mother who obviously knew of the male family members intentions. She was buried in their backyard from where her fiancee, looking for her, found her body. Such a waste of her young life, and her family shows no remorse whatsoever!
In Italy her case has been widely publicized, as only one part of a growing trend of various crimes spreading among the large and partly illegal immigrant community. This was only one murder in a short span of time and effectively added to the ongoing discussion on citizenship, its limitations and duties. What is so sad is that Hina is not and will not remain the only victim. If something is not done, the practise of "honor killing" will continue. Forget about cultural sensitivity!
Should these poor women not be protected at least in the European soil?
posted by Emilia.kk @ 3:09 PM
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