Apr. 29, 2021

Brutal killing puts spotlight on violence against women in Kuwait

Peninsula/Society

The story: A stalker’s alleged killing of a married mother of two is shocking Kuwait to its core. The murder has triggered a wave of protests against harassment and gender-based violence, including marches to the victim’s grave. The authorities are now facing growing pressure to deliver justice and introduce legislation to further protect women, including from abroad. 

The coverage: Farah Hamza Akbar was stabbed in the heart on Apr. 20 by a man who had reportedly harassed her for over a year...

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