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Over to You: BBC Urdu Tackles So-called Honour Killings

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07/01/2017 GMT

BBC Urdu Tackles So-called Honour Killings

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How effective was BBC Urdu’s series on so-called honour killings?

BBC Urdu editor Mehvish Hussain explains why she decided to run a three-week series on so-called honour killings. Plus, listeners reveal what they would like to hear in 2017.

Mehvish Hussain, the editor of BBC Urdu, looks back at a three-week series tacking the endlessly controversial subject of honour-killings. She explains why the team decided to delve into such an issue and what turning the spotlight on these murders has achieved.

Also, looking ahead to 2017, listeners reveal what they would like the BBC World Service to focus its attentions on this year.

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