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In this gripping two-part series, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Shafilea Ahmed, a young girl torn between her quest for self-expression and the harsh cultural expectations imposed on her.

Follow her intense struggle as she contends with a controlling family and endures severe abuse, culminating in the dramatic events leading to her disappearance.

Join us as we uncover the painful journey she faced.

Shout-out to Abi Hussein for suggesting this case!

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Disclaimer: Please be aware that mispronunciations may occur due to diverse accents. We appreciate your understanding.

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To hear Aqsa Pervaz's case

Episode 10: Caught between life and dishonour

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Resources:

Facebook page:

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/InMemoryofShafileaAhmed/⁠⁠

Warrington Guardian:

⁠⁠https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/20595190.decade-since-parents-convicted-shafilea-ahmed-murder/⁠⁠

The Guardian:

⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-history-of-violence⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/22/shafilea-ahmed-teacher-court⁠⁠

BBC News:

⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19119014 ⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19068490⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18174889⁠⁠

Sun co:

⁠⁠https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/10947626/shafilea-honour-killing-warrington-murder/⁠⁠

Mirror UK:

⁠⁠https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-nod-betrayed-dads-guilt-11074763⁠⁠

Manchester Evening News:

⁠⁠https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/20-years-shafilea-ahmed-murder-27321857⁠⁠

DailyMail:

⁠⁠https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6918853/Brutal-truth-honour-killing-17-year-old-Shafilea-Ahmed-told-chilling-documentary.html ⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2184750/Shafilea-Ahmeds-father-briefcase-gold-bars-flee-justice-moment.html⁠⁠

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Today’s case is a gut-wrenching one, highlighting the grim fate of a young girl named Fatima Furiro, ensnared in the vicious cycle of child labor and abuse in Pakistan.

Her story is a brutal reminder of the systemic injustices faced by vulnerable children.

Join us as we uncover the heart-wrenching details of Fatima's ordeal.

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⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRj_HmqsEz4⁠

ARY NEWS:

⁠https://arynews.tv/fatima-maid-abused-torture-blog/⁠

⁠https://arynews.tv/fatima-rizwana-torture-case-pakistan/⁠

Geo News:

⁠https://www.geo.tv/latest/505455-another-minor-tortured-ranipur-notable-accused-of-killing-torturing-10-year-old-domestic-helper⁠

Dawn:

⁠https://www.dawn.com/news/1771025/khairpur-maid-case-exhumation-postmortem-of-9-year-old-girls-body-completed-says-official⁠

Aaj TV:

⁠https://english.aaj.tv/news/30339813/fatima-murder-case-asad-shahs-dna-samples-match-in-forensic-analysis⁠

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This week's episode is the conclusion of the Rafay family triple murders.

Join us as we explore the court proceedings and hear Atif Rafay and Sebastian Burns confess and share details of this sick plot in their own words.

Click the link below, if you haven't heard Part 1 of this case

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Special thanks to the Fifth Estate for providing the audio clips for this case! https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.4331947

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