10 Women killed in East Kurdistan

A rights network reported the killing of 10 women and 9 cases of suicide in various areas of East Kurdistan.

10 Women killed in East Kurdistan
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2 June, 2025   14:49
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The Kurdistan Human Rights Network announced the killing of 10 women in different parts of East Kurdistan during the past month of May, in addition to the suicide of 9 other women under mysterious circumstances, due to social and family pressures, according to Roj News Agency.

In a report published by the network, detailed statistics on cases of violence against women were recorded, showing 10 murders and 9 suicides during the same period.

The Women’s News Agency (NUJINHA) revealed in a separate report an increase in rates of violence against women and children in Iran, documenting the killing of 40 women and 5 children within just one month, as well as the execution of 6 women after being convicted in various cases.

The numbers indicate a rise in crimes of violence against women, with 158 women killed in Iran and East Kurdistan during 2024, alongside 16,567 cases of domestic violence against women.

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