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Mona Reeder
The Dallas Morning News

"Afghan Women's Harsh Reality"  

 

 

When a woman dared to step out of line, she was beaten with sticks at a distribution center in Kabul. Women occupy a low status in Afghanistan culture and were often beaten for seemingly minor offenses.
 
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