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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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-violence⁠⁠https://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-19068490⁠⁠https://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 Birmingham Mail:  ⁠https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/shafilea-ahmed-parents-guilty-murder-13549373⁠ Medium:  ⁠https://medium.com/@zarashabir/all-they-think-about-is-honour-the-horrifying-murder-of-shafilea-ahmed-57c3e5e56666https://vlex.co.uk/vid/r-ahmed-v-hm-794018513⁠ Documentary: When Missing Turns to Murder - Season 1 Episode 7 


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