"Turkey faces battle to stamp out 'honor killings'
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Gareth Jones
DIYARBAKIR - Reuters
Fatma's family wanted her killed because they said she was having an adulterous affair while her husband was away doing his military service.
Returning home, the husband preferred to believe his wife's protestations of innocence, but the couple faced ostracism from people in their village who also believed the woman had sullied the family's honor and should pay the ultimate price."
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