Khyra Ishaq, 7-Year-Old Girl
Khyra’s Starvation and Abuse
Khyra Ishaq was a 7-year-old girl from Birmingham, UK, who died from starvation and abuse by her mother, Angela Gordon, and her mother’s partner, Junaid Abuhamza. Khyra was kept isolated, starved, and subjected to brutal punishments, leading to her emaciated state.
Public Response and System Failures
Khyra died on May 17, 2008, weighing just 2 stone 9 pounds (approximately 16.5 kg). Her death revealed critical shortcomings in the social services and educational system that failed to intervene effectively. The case led to increased scrutiny of child welfare procedures and calls for improved coordination between agencies.
