Afghanistan passes law against Shia women

A US-based rights watchdog said Friday an Afghan bill that 'formalises discrimination' against Shia women had become law and accused President Hamid Karzai of using it to win votes.....

.... These include giving a husband the right to withdraw basic maintenance from his wife, including food, if she refuses his sexual demands and that guardianship of children is granted only to fathers and grandfathers. [DAWN Media Group] Read more