Syrian courts continue to view “honor” motive as extenuating circumstance

Syrian courts continue to display lenience for culprits in “honor” killing cases, viewing the “honor” motive as an “extenuating circumstance” in the case of Fayez Ezzo, who committed a premeditated murder of his sister.

via:[http://reformsyria.org/opinions/syrian/3595-in-syria-life-is-for-males-only-women-arm-yourselves-to-defend-your-lives-.html]

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