Document #1316277

Guardian

Female Afghan and Pakistani politicians forced from office

http://www.guardian.co.uk/pakistan/Story/0,,2085869,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

ecoi.net summary:
One Afghan female member of parliament and Pakistan's minister of tourism - 2 leading female politicians - pushed from office by conservative men accusing them of indecency and being too outspoken
Countries:
Afghanistan, Pakistan
Source:
Guardian
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/pakistan/Story/0,,2085869,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
23 May 2007
Document ID:
1316277 (former ID 75088)

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