Afghanistan: Afghan women scarred by 'hidden' abuse
Source:
BBC According to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, 235 women have tried to killed themselves there by self-immolation.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3543147.stm
Submitted on Thu, 03/11/2004 - 01:00
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