Afghanistan: Medical Student Accuses Taliban Official of Rape, Forced Marriage
In an online video, the woman details her alleged abuse and says she fears the former Taliban spokesman might kill her. Her "faith is weak," he said.
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In an online video, the woman details her alleged abuse and says she fears the former Taliban spokesman might kill her. Her "faith is weak," he said.
Human Rights Watch: “After publishing this video, it’s possible that no one will see me again, I might die,” said Elaha Dilawarzai, an Afghan medical student, in a video that surfaced on social media on August 30. “It’s better to die once than to die a thousand times.” Khosty denied the allegations, saying he and Elaha have divorced and accused her of “insulting religious beliefs and practices and the Holy Quran.” He apologized – not to Elaha – but to the Taliban, for marrying without permission. On August 31, a Twitter account purpo...
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“After publishing this video, it’s possible that no one will see me again, I might die,” said Elaha Dilawarzai, an Afghan medical student, in a video that surfaced on social media on August 30. “It’s better to die once than to die a thousand times.”
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