a "mass murder of women" with an increasing trend with 40 killings since the beginning of 2016. 309 women died because of armed attacks often after a divorce or separation request refused by their parters. The total figure includes victims of "shady suicides" mostly in southeastern provinces. One woman out of three is subjected to violence, according to the report.
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