Bomb Attack in Eastern Afghanistan Kills Female Politician

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Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 19:00

Bomb Attack in Eastern Afghanistan Kills Female Politician

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A popular female politician in east Afghanistan, Angiza Shinwari, died in hospital on Monday following a bomb attack on her vehicle last week, Afghan officials said, underscoring the growing dangers for women in the government.

To read the full article published on 16th February 2015, please click here.

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Violence Against Women in Politics

A popular female politician in east Afghanistan, Angiza Shinwari, died in hospital on Monday following a bomb attack on her vehicle last week, Afghan officials said, underscoring the growing dangers for women in the government.

To read the full article published on 16th February 2015, please click here.

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