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Fatwa rulings have resulted in women being beaten and caned - all outside of the law - leading many of them to commit suicide to save family honour, according to rights groups.
Matt Crook/IRIN

  • Fatwa rulings have resulted in women being beaten and caned - all outside of the law - leading many of them to commit suicide to save family honour, according to rights groups.

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  • Credits Matt Crook/IRIN
  • Themes Human Rights
  • Regions Bangladesh

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