(CNN) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for new protections for women after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father in a so-called "honor killing," sparking outrage in the country. Romina Ashrafi's father is suspected of killing her with a farming sickle after she ran away from her family home in northern Iran's Talesh county with a 29-year-old man, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Ashrafi's death has been widely covered by Iranian media across reformist, moderate and pro-government news outlets. It is unclear whether the 29-year-old man will face criminal charges. Amnesty International condemned the killing and called on authorities to ensure full "accountability" for the crime.

Source: CNN May 28, 2020 16:52 UTC