Karzai Ruling Faces World Criticism

The law which has not yet come into force, critics say the women can only seek work, education or doctor's appointments with their husband's permission.

"The wife does not have the right to the provision of maintenance by the husband unless she agrees to have intercourse with him and he gets an opportunity for doing so," an article of the law says. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Apr. 6, 2009

This brief news report is poorly written and offers too little factual evidence and sourcing about the new Afghan law which would legalize rape in marriage. This important human rights issue deserves more coverage -- or at least links to more in-depth reports.

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