Capturing the MidEast in short soundbites: poignant reflections by people who understand the complexities of the Middle East. My philosophy is: "less is more." You won't agree with everything that's here, but I'm confident you will find it interesting! Excepting the titles, my own comments are minimal. Instead I rely on news sources to string together what I hope is an interesting, politically challenging, non-partisan, non-ideological narrative.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
87% of Afghan Women Domestic Abuse Victims
The video above has some visuals that are difficult to watch. It highlights the plight of Afghan women, 87% of whom are victims of domestic abuse. The report suggests that the status of women improved with the arrival of Western troops and will worsen as they leave.
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