The Washington Post:

In many societies in the Middle East, the loss of a girl’s virginity outside of marriage—even in cases of rape— can be seen as a stain of honor on the family and the girl. The family’s honor can often be restored if she marries her rapist.

Filali’s father said in an interview with online Moroccan newspaper goud.ma that the court officials themselves had suggested the marriage option after Amina’s family reported the rape. Amina is believed to have been first accosted on the street and raped when she was 15.

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Then he started beating once they were married. She went to her mother for help, who suggested that she be patient. "Just try to make it work," I imagine Mom saying.

Amina killed herself by swallowing rat poison. Again, she was sixteen. What were you doing when you were sixteen?