17.02.2013 кунлик архив

A woman from Namangan was forced to flee to Turkey because of persecution of her husband

Observers have noted that in recent years more and more Uzbek women, suffering from domestic violence, are seeking asylum in Turkey.

“You may not believe it, but I do not really remember how I came here. My husband used to beat me severely on my head, especially my forehead against the corner of a wall. Before, I calmed myself saying “So I have such kind of husband and life, and women are beaten by their husbands.” But later, I started suffering from headaches, insomnia, and high blood pressure.