Afghanistan: Protect women candidates
Source:
Human Rights Watch As campaigning begins for the September 18 polls for parliament and provincial councils, the Afghan government and international monitors must take special measures to protect women from attacks and intimidation by the Taliban and regional warlords.
Website Link:
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/08/16/afghan11633.htm
Submitted on Sun, 08/21/2005 - 00:00
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