Female Afghan Judges Hunted by the Murderers They Convicted
Update: 2021-10-02
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More than 220 female Afghan judges are in hiding due to fear of retribution under Taliban rule.
Most have passed judgement in cases involving violence against women. The men they sent to prison in the past are now threatening to kill them.
As some of the most powerful and prominent women in the country, they are known public figures.
Six former female judges spoke to the BBC from secret locations across Afghanistan.
Most have passed judgement in cases involving violence against women. The men they sent to prison in the past are now threatening to kill them.
As some of the most powerful and prominent women in the country, they are known public figures.
Six former female judges spoke to the BBC from secret locations across Afghanistan.
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