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A Mob Killing and Flawed Justice.

Authors :
RUBIN, ALISSA J.
Shakib, Ahmad
Sukhanyar, Jawad
Source :
New York Times. 12/27/2015, Vol. 165 Issue 57093, p1-14. 4p. 10 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the mob killing of the Afghan female student of Islam Farkhunda Malikzada for false claims that she desecrated the Quran at the Shah-Do Shamshira shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, including the police's role in the killing. An overview of the murder trial involving members of the mob accused of killing Malikzada, including in regard to due process of law and its alleged lack of justice, is provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
165
Issue :
57093
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
111952169