Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence
Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.
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Notable Quotes
"a lesson for all such criminals in society"
— Syed Yousaf Hassan , Other
"they're asking why she was putting up all this content, and even suggesting the family should take down her Instagram and TikTok accounts because they add to her 'sins'"
— Usama Khilji , Activist
"the discourse online is a reminder that social media has become a very threatening place for female content creators in Pakistan"
— Farzana Bari , Activist
"justice had been served."
— Sana Yousaf , Influencer
"This verdict is a lesson for anyone who commits such acts, showing that they should never be repeated."
— Sana Yousaf , Influencer
"Justice had been served."
— Sana Yousuf , Influencer
Key People
Farzana Bari is a prominent human rights activist.
Sana Yousaf was a 17-year-old TikTok star known for her light-hearted content.
Sana Yousuf was a 17-year-old social media influencer known for promoting traditional Chitrali music and dress while advocating for girls’ education.
Syed Yousaf Hassan is Sana Yousaf's father.
Umar Hayat is the man convicted of murdering Sana Yousaf.
Usama Khilji is the director of the digital rights advocacy group Bolo Bhi.
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Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousuf, who was killed after rejecting his advances.
Umar Hayat was sentenced to death for murdering 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf after she repeatedly rejected his advances.
Umar Hayat was sentenced to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf, who was killed after rejecting his advances.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousuf, who was killed after rejecting his advances.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousuf, who was killed after rejecting his advances.
Umar Hayat was sentenced to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf, whose killing reignited debate about women’s safety in Pakistan.
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