Honor killings claim women's lives in Pakistan's tribal region

Meanwhile, violence continues in Pakistan's tribal areas in a variety of fronts. In addition to attacks from US drones, the Pakistan military, and militants, there's a centuries-old tradition that continues to harm women. A practive called "honor killing" convicts women with murder if they are deemed to have brought shame to the family. Afridai Afridi has the story of 18 year-old Bakht Zamina, who was shot dead by her brother.

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