U.S. Lawmakers Call Out Stoning Laws

News | November 27, 2013

Parliamentarians Network members have recently commented on the possible reinstatement of laws related to stoning in Afghanistan.

Virginia State Senator, PN Member Barbara Favola said, "The U.S. government must not support a regime that violates internationally accepted human rights for its citizens.  Economic progress becomes a reality only when everyone is treated with dignity and respect." For more comments from PN members and full story click here:

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