a brave Afghan man

[donsu]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/sentenced-to-death-afghan-who-dared-to-read-about-womens-rights-775972.html


Sentenced to death: Afghan who dared to read about women's rights


A young man, a student of journalism, is sentenced to death by an Islamic court for downloading a report from the internet. The sentence is then upheld by the country's rulers. This is Afghanistan – not in Taliban times but six years after "liberation" and under the democratic rule of the West's ally Hamid Karzai.

The fate of Sayed Pervez Kambaksh has led to domestic and international protests, and deepening concern about erosion of civil liberties in Afghanistan. He was accused of blasphemy after he downloaded a report from a Farsi website which stated that Muslim fundamentalists who claimed the Koran justified the oppression of women had misrepresented the views of the prophet Mohamed.

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The MP who proposed the ruling condemning Mr Kambaksh was Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, a key ally of Mr Karzai. The Senate also attacked the international community for putting pressure on the Afghan government and urged Mr Karzai not to be influenced by outside un-Islamic views.

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Sayed Pervez Kambaksh's imminent execution is an affront to civilised values. It is not, however, a foregone conclusion. If enough international pressure is brought to bear on President Karzai's government, his sentence may yet be overturned. Add your weight to the campaign by urging the Foreign Office to demand that his life be spared. Sign our e-petition at www.independent.co.uk/petition
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what a brave young man. one that actually cares about women and girls.
hope his life can be saved.

LAURA! where are you? the women and girls of Afghanistan are waiting. you promised to help them.

religiously insane men are dangerous. rid them from your societies.

Hillary, Obama, listen up. lives need protected.

edited title to get more readers

[donsu]

1. kick

nt

[LeftishBrit]

2. done and k&r

[donsu]

3. thank you, and the young man and Afgan women thank you

nt

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

4. Oh My God. I Can't Even Imagine.

I'll sign, and hope to hell that this guy's life is spared. What the fuck is wrong with some people. Holy cow.

[goodgd_yall]

5. Done.

[otherlander]

6. k&r

[LeftishBrit]

7. another kick

[TexasObserver]

8. But Bush said it's FREEDOM for women now in Afghanistan!!

Didn't you hear about the Olympics, the girl who wore the scarf?!

If that's not freedom, then ....

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