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Shafia trial sparks discussion of domestic violence in Muslim community
Three Afghan-Canadians have been convicted of murdering four other family members in what the judge called a "twisted concept of honour." But for many Muslim families, the tragedy of the Shafia family represents much more. We explore the discussion over domestic violence within the Muslim community as The Link's Ottawa correspondent, Amanda Pfeffer brings us her conversation with Muslim families in the nation’s capital.
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