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Sudan campaigners demand action after alarming rise in ‘honour killings’

Sudan campaigners demand action after alarming rise in ‘honour killings’

Reported deaths more than double in a year, with women attacked by male relatives for appearing to talk to men on smartphones

Campaigners are calling for urgent action to tackle what they say is a rise in “honour killings” in Sudan.

Eleven women and girls have reportedly been killed by relatives so far this year, more than double the number reported in 2021. Two women have died in the past month.

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