Document #1128286

Amnesty International (Author)

Morocco/Western Sahara: President Obama must press King Mohammed VI over ’rape and kissing’ laws

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/moroccowestern-sahara-president-obama-must-press-king-mohammed-vi-over-rape-and-kissing-laws-20

ecoi.net description:
Repressive laws forcing women to marry their rapists; several victims of sexual violence committed suicide in recent months
Countries:
Morocco, Western Sahara
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
21 November 2013
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/moroccowestern-sahara-president-obama-must-press-king-mohammed-vi-over-rape-and-kissing-laws-20
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1128286 (former ID 263556)

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