Document #1347009

RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

New Afghan Family Law Prompts Rival Demonstrations

http://www.rferl.org/Content/New_Afghan_Family_Law_Prompts_Rival_Demonstrations/1609213.html

ecoi.net summary:
Kabul: Demonstrations for and against new family law which exclusively affects the Shia minority; some women attacked with stones; according to critics, the law restricts women's freedom of movement and legalises marital rape
Country:
Afghanistan
Source:
RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Original link:
http://www.rferl.org/Content/New_Afghan_Family_Law_Prompts_Rival_Demonstrations/1609213.html
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
15 April 2009
Document ID:
1347009 (former ID 118074)

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