Quote Originally Posted by Vladimir View Post
June 2009 report to Congress.

I haven't read it yet.
Quote Originally Posted by Report, page 8
Human rights remain a serious issue in the country. The Shi’a Personal Status Law, signed by President Karzai in March 2009, would have required Shi’a women to have their husband’s permission to leave the house and would have legalized marital rape. After international outcry and strong domestic protest, President Karzai put the law under review to ensure that it is in line with the Afghan constitution and suspended its enforcement.
What a gallant man that's in office.