Image: Afghan Marriage Law No Longer Legalizes Rape
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Afghan Marriage Law No Longer Legalizes Rape

KABUL — Afghanistan's government has revised a law that stirred an international outcry because it essentially legalized marital rape, officials said Thursday. The new version no longer requires a woman submit to sex with her husband, only that she do certain housework.

The changes, which parliament is expected to approve, likely reflect a calculation by President Hamid Karzai that his… » Full Story on Huffington Post
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Wow, these two items look like huge issues, and the rest will follow. No doubt the culture will lag, but will be drug forward by their laws.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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The world's women issues is still alarming especially in the Muslim community!!
Its a shame
Despite all the outstanding ways of living, behaviours... that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) established through his life, people still fighting for their ego!!
How come the name of Muslims, would not figure out in the terrorists list!!!
People are even scared of making a muslim his/her friend!!!

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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It looks like their legislators sneek in changes and don't read their bills either. Maybe our Congress/President is taking after them.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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Well at least some issues were relaxed or eliminated, thank goodness! Ladies, keep fighting for your rights!

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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OMG. RAPE? What is this, the Dark Ages?!

What a backwards culture. I can't believe them.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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Good because noone deserves to be raped,not even by your spouse.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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NOW if the Afghan government can convince the American government that marital rape is illegal, despite ALL the laws,court rules,rape counseling centers,legislative attornies,SANE centers,forensic centers,health departments and other organizations which claim to assist,help,prevent,and protect,the world might be a better place without some of these hippocrits.

posted Jul 10, 2009 |
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