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Student to Be Executed in Afghanistan

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pervez-afghan-journa_14575t.jpg What the hell is going on in Afghanistan? Sayed Pervez Kambakhsh, a 23-year-old male student of journalism, is awaiting the death sentence after downloading a report from the internet that states the Koran is being misinterpreted to oppress women. He was found guilty of blasphemy after forwarding the report to fellow-students and teachers. He had no legal representation.

Am I missing something? Did we not oust the Taliban and watch with great anticipation on CNN as women cast their ballots to elect a new “democratic” government?

If anyone is interested in learning more, or to sign a petition aimed at staying the execution, please visit The Independent online.

Written by gypsysavage

January 31, 2008 at 7:41 pm

Posted in International

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