Noor Almaleki dies, victim of honor killing

The Arizona Republic misleadingly headlines the story Woman in Peoria hit-and-run incident dies from injuries. Ann has been following this story here and here. The current Arizona Republic article begins: A 20-year-old Valley woman has died of injuries sustained in what prosecutors are calling an “honor killing.” Faleh Hassan Almaleki, 48, of Glendale, is accused … Continue reading Noor Almaleki dies, victim of honor killing

Iraqi suspect in Arizona ‘honor killing’ attempt arrested in Atlanta

The Iraqi Muslim immigrant who ten days ago ran over his daughter and a friend in Arizona in what is being described as an ‘honor killing’ attempt was arrested in Atlanta Thursday after being returned from the UK where he had tried to gain entry.  Here is the whole story tonight from News Runner: An Iraqi … Continue reading Iraqi suspect in Arizona ‘honor killing’ attempt arrested in Atlanta

Iraqi man runs down daughter in Arizona, an honor killing attempt?

Update October 30th:  Father arrested in Atlanta, here. Update October 29th:   Arizona Republic editorial says Muslims must speak out against honor killings. Sure looks like it!     I wonder if these people are among the hundreds of Iraqis being resettled in Arizona—only their resettlement agency knows for sure! From Yourwestvalley.com: Peoria police are searching for a … Continue reading Iraqi man runs down daughter in Arizona, an honor killing attempt?