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Harper 'deeply troubled' by Afghan move to limit women's rights
While I support every nation's sovereignty and their ability to form their own customs, part of the reason why we are fighting for Afghanistan is not just the Taliban but also to bring democracy and civil liberties to the region. Why is the installed government taking social steps backwards? Is this simply to appease the religious right?
Article said:Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that Canada remains committed to its mission in Afghanistan, but he voiced strong concerns about new Afghan legislation that would limit women's rights in that country.
"This is antithetical to our mission in Afghanistan," Harper said in an interview with CBC News.
The new Afghan family law would reportedly make it illegal for women to refuse their husbands sex, leave the house without their permission or have custody of children.
While I support every nation's sovereignty and their ability to form their own customs, part of the reason why we are fighting for Afghanistan is not just the Taliban but also to bring democracy and civil liberties to the region. Why is the installed government taking social steps backwards? Is this simply to appease the religious right?