Afghanistan: Garden gnome backs strict Islamic code (that allows men to beat their wives)

Karzai's backing of strict Islamic code (that allows men to beat their wives) 'is a giant step back for women's rights in Afghanistan'

By Damien Gayle
7th March 2012

Hamid Karzai yesterday backed a document issued by the Ullema Council which promotes segregation of the sexes and allows husbands to beat wives in certain circumstances.

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