Women in Turkey Protest Over Brutal Murder of Uzbek Woman

Women in Turkey Protest Over Brutal Murder of Uzbek Woman

On January 24, in Istanbul’s Şişli district, the dismembered body of Durdona Hakimova was found in a trash container. It was later revealed that she was killed by two Uzbek men, who have been arrested. Following this horrific incident, Turkish women and human rights activists held a mass protest in Şişli demanding justice for the victim. Protesters called for stricter measures against violence toward women and stronger law enforcement. Activists are demanding an impartial investigation into Durdona Hakimova’s death and that the perpetrators be held accountable under the law.