Leila Maqsoudi

Killed by her half-brother with an axe in a femicide case motivated by what family described as preservation of 'family honor.' Mother of five children and survivor of child marriage. Was allegedly given poisoned fruit juice and lost consciousness, then struck in the head with an axe by her half-brother, shattering her skull. Had endured years of infidelity and physical abuse during marriage before divorcing, worked as seamstress but lost livelihood due to war, struggled with rent and sought family support.