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EU suppresses its own film on Afghan women prisons
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — One woman is doing 12 years in prison for being the victim of a rape. The second is in jail for running from an abusive husband. Both say they want to tell their stories, and yet a film about their plight has been scrapped, sparking controversy about how committed the international community is to fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan. The documentary, “In-Justice: The Story of Afghan Women in Jail,” was commissioned by the European Union, which has now decided not to release it. The...
Published: http://asiancorrespondent.com/feed/ - Category: Hong Kong - Wednesday, 16 November, 2011
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