Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Afghan clerics' guidelines 'a green light for Talibanisation'

Women are subordinate to men, should not mix in work or education and must always have a male guardian when they travel, according to new guidelines from Afghanistan's top clerics which critics say are dangerously reminiscent of the Taliban era.

MORE: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/05/afghanistan-women