L.A. Times - Asia: Afghan women's rights in peril, group says

L.A. Times - Asia Headlines from latimes.com

Afghan women's rights in peril, group says May 21st 2013, 22:36 The number of women and girls jailed for 'moral crimes' is up 50%, Human Rights Watch notes. It says they are often victims of violence or forced marriages. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women's rights, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. Media files: 16x9

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