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Public execution of a young woman in Afghanistan

(33 Posts)
Faye Mon 09-Jul-12 02:26:43

So terrible, how frightened that young woman must have felt. More than likely falsely accused. I feel so bad for the women of Afghanistan, imagine being married to such barbaric men.

I read that western countries are lifting their aid to Afghanistan. I would suggest that it is only on the condition that the Afghan government severely punishes these murderers for dishonour killings and treat women as human beings not something to be killed at will before they get one penny.

gramps Sun 08-Jul-12 22:41:00

There are some barbaric practices in parts of the world. mainly on so called, religious grounds! Hands cut off for stealing, etc.
As with any "Strict Religions", it is all in the name of God - or whatever name they use!
I think that the tenets taught by Jesus and other great religious teachers are quoted out of context or twisted for the purpose of giving credence for whatever actions the "Group" want to maintain! sad

Jacey Sun 08-Jul-12 22:40:43

This may help ...

uk.news.yahoo.com/afghan-womans-public-execution-slammed-163155172.html

I think this is male tribal 'law' rearing its head again ...the government is condeming it.

nanaej Sun 08-Jul-12 22:11:45

A terrible and tragic incident. I just heard a brief piece on the radio news.

Anagram Sun 08-Jul-12 22:09:54

Neither have I - but gracesmum threads keep doing that (disappearing, then coming back again) - GNHQ said they were going to fix the problem, but obviously it's taking time!

jeni Sun 08-Jul-12 21:59:39

I ha
Ve no knowledge of the incident?

gracesmum Sun 08-Jul-12 21:54:09

I started this about 30 mins ago and it keeps disappearing from the "Active" list. Any idea why?

gracesmum Sun 08-Jul-12 21:25:43

So a young woman accused of adultery has been publicly executed on the say so of her husband in Afghanistan.
Would someone care to remind me why our servicemen and women are risking their lives there?