Controversial Shia family law Published Before Afghanistan Elections


	Controversial Shia family law Published Before Afghanistan Elections

Deepti

8-18-2009 4:07 AM

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afghanistan, elections, human rights, islam, law, muslim, patriarchy, religion, shia, women

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8-18-2009 3:51 PM

AcesLucky

Truly sad.

8-18-2009 4:56 PM

chedare

Ditto a step backwards appeasing this travesty of justice is another allies mistake.

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