Afghanistan: Afghan women demand more rights
Source:
BBC Women delegates at Afghanistan's loya jirga, or grand assembly, have accused their male colleagues of trying to leave them out of leadership positions.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3322899.stm
Submitted on Wed, 12/17/2003 - 01:00
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