SHAFILEA Ahmed’s weight plunged to just five stone (70 US lbs., 31 kg) after she drank bleach in fear she was going to be left in Pakistan by her family, her sister told a court today.
The parents allegedly murdered their “Westernised” daughter because they believed her conduct was bringing shame on the family.
Via:[http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/muslim-girl-allegedly-killed-by-her-parents-was-just-five-stone-sister-3117332.html]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense