Jul. 12, 2021

Iraq’s secret hills of 'murdered women'

Iraq/Society

Around this time last year, a researcher visiting a series of remote hills in Iraq’s southern Dhi Qar governorate known for their archeological bounty made a startling find—albeit something far more sinister than cuneiform tablets. Buried deep in the ground were the remains of a murdered woman, likely the victim of yet another honor killing....

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Sanar Hasan
Sanar Hasan
Sanar Hasan
Sanar Hasan is an Iraqi journalist based in Baghdad. She focuses on gender issues, women's rights ... Full Bio
فارسیPersian
فارسیPersian
عربيArabic
عربيArabic