08/03/2022

IRAQ: After converting to Christianity, woman was found dead near Erbil Airport

ERBIL, Iraq — After converting from Islam to Christianity, 20-year-old Iraqi woman, Iman Sami Maghdeed was found dead near Erbil International Airport on Monday.

Maghdeed is the daughter of a cleric in Erbil and a feminist activist who defended women’s rights. She chose to convert from Islam into Christianity and changed her name to Maria.

She was previously divorced and was active on social media. She rebelled against the traditions of her community and wanted to live freely.

This incident is the fifth of its kind in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) since the beginning of 2022.