UN condemns Pakistani social media star's 'honour killing'

SBS World News Radio: The United Nations has condemned the killing of a Pakistani social media star by her brother in a so-called honour killing.

UN condemns Pakistani social media star's 'honour killing'UN condemns Pakistani social media star's 'honour killing'

UN condemns Pakistani social media star's 'honour killing'

Qandeel Baloch titillated and outraged with her risqué social media photos and videos in the Muslim-majority country.

Her brother confessed to killing her, claiming it was necessary to stop what he said was the disrepute she brought to her family.

The UN has called on Pakistani authorities to do more to educate people about honour.

Atika Rehman is the features Editor at Pakistani news website, Dawn.com, and she's speaking to Santilla Chingaipe.

 






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