Afghanistan
An Afghan court has upheld death sentences for five men convicted of gang raping four women, in a case which has sparked national outrage. But the court commuted to life terms the death sentences of two other men found guilty of armed robbery. All seven men were convicted of armed robbery but only five were found guilty of rape. Activists say violence against women is prevalent in Afghanistan, but rarely attract this much attention. The four women were attacked in Paghman town when they were returning to Kabul after a wedding in August.
An Afghan court has upheld death sentences for five men convicted of gang raping four women, in a case which has sparked national outrage. But the court commuted to life terms the death sentences of two other men found guilty of armed robbery. All seven men were convicted of armed robbery but only five were found guilty of rape. Activists say violence against women is prevalent in Afghanistan, but rarely attract this much attention. The four women were attacked in Paghman town when they were returning to Kabul after a wedding in August.
INC News, 15/09/2014-via BBC
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