In two separate incidents, a Bangladeshi girl was ‘lashed to death‘ and a Dalit girl in India had her ‘body parts chopped off.’ In Bangladesh, 14 year old girl, accused of adultery was publicly lashed under Islamic Sharia law. In India, a 16 year old Dalit girl had her nose, ear and a part of her hand chopped off when she resisted to rape. The same tale of brutality continues, everywhere. Not so surprised anymore. We have internalized shock, haven’t we?
By Surabhi Pudasaini
The idea of organic conversations and collaborations across Southasian borders is a warm and fuzzy one. The reality, however, is far colder, with such exchanges uncommon. (more…)
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