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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

⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9Ip5HYEJfMb⁠

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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