Sister of honour-killing victim Banaz Mahmod fears for life after testifying in London

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The sister of Banaz Mahmod, murdered in a 2006 honour killing, says she still fears for her life after testifying against her father and uncle. Bekhal Mahmod, now in witness protection, testified against relatives after Banaz was tortured and strangled at the family home. The father and uncle were jailed, and she says her life remains "very isolated". She is campaigning for "Banaz's Law" to make honour-based abuse an aggravating factor in sentencing and better educate emergency services.


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