Thread: Afghan bride burns herself in protest of domestic violence

Unfortunately, her dramatic protest will likely be in vain. The Qur'an says: "Good women are obedient....As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them" (4:34). Her protest will not change the respect accorded to that directive.

"Afghan bride burns herself in protest of domestic violence," by Abdul Haleem and Chen Xin for Xinhua, February 15

KABUL, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- "I have knocked any door to get rid of violence but all of my complaints have fallen to deaf ears. Instead, the prosecutor accused me of lying and warned me of dire consequence," a woman named Sadat revealed her ordeal in a weak voice while receiving treatment in Herat hospital.

The bandaged wrapped image of the young woman showed by the private Tolo television on Wednesday tells of the nightmare she had faced in her in-laws home.

Sadat, 15, is a native of Herat province 640 km west of Afghan capital Kabul. She married a man five months ago, hoping to start a happy new life.

"I got married to a man in Sawa village of Anjil district five months ago. My husband and my father-in-law had beaten me without any reason several times. The repeated mistreatment had forced me to complain, but all in vain as the prosecutor in Herat city overlooked my petition and warned me to either withdraw the complaint or face imprisonment," the badly injured bride told Xinhua from her bed in hospital.

"The last time I sought justice on Monday, the prosecutor again warned me of dire consequence if I refuse to withdraw my complaints.

"Such behavior left me with no choice but self-immolation because it was the only way to get rid of violence and insult," the severely burned lady murmured in her bed.

The doctor treating her in Herat hospital was skeptical of her recovery.

"She is in critical condition as 80 percent of her skin is burned. she has only 20 percent chance to survive," a doctor in the hospital told Xinhua....

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/wo..._131412628.htm

Yes, good thing there isn't domestic violence in America or Europe, and that when there is, it is immediately put an end to by authorities!!

Originally Posted by frodly

Yes, good thing there isn't domestic violence in America or Europe, and that when there is, it is immediately put an end to by authorities!!

There are laws here, if a woman leaves her husband over domestic abuse she will not be brought back to her husband.....

Get a clue

Originally Posted by frodly

Yes, good thing there isn't domestic violence in America or Europe, and that when there is, it is immediately put an end to by authorities!!

There is a big difference between there being the existence of domestic violence and having domestic violence be sanctioned by political and religious beliefs. In America that kind of behavior is disgusting and unacceptable and women have rights that will allow them to get out of that situation. Not even comparable.

Originally Posted by DutchClogCyborg

There are laws here, if a woman leaves her husband over domestic abuse she will not be brought back to her husband.....

Get a clue

You need to get a clue, and actually do some research about how much domestic abuse is condoned by our societies!! Getting help and justice for the victims of domestic violence, at least in America, is notoriously difficult!! Educate yourself, and stop promoting your ignorant hatred and bigotry!!

Originally Posted by MAcc2007

There is a big difference between there being the existence of domestic violence and having domestic violence be sanctioned by political and religious beliefs. In America that kind of behavior is disgusting and unacceptable and women have rights that will allow them to get out of that situation. Not even comparable.

Some one needs to go read their bible!!


http://www.angelfire.com/ms/domviol/bible.html


It isn't quite as explicit, but the fact that women should be subservient to men, otherwise their will be consequences is quite clear.


Also, the idea that the Quran is a magical book, with magical powers to dictate behavior is absurd. These men are disgusting, and should be put in prison. However, that isn't the point of this thread. The point is for the OP to continue to promote his disgusting campaign of hatred, and promote his fascist agenda!!! I am not buying it, you can if you like!!

Originally Posted by frodly

Yes, good thing there isn't domestic violence in America or Europe, and that when there is, it is immediately put an end to by authorities!!

"The last time I sought justice on Monday, the prosecutor again warned me of dire consequence if I refuse to withdraw my complaints."

Does this happen in the ultra-civilized, PC UK?


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Originally Posted by DonGlock26

"The last time I sought justice on Monday, the prosecutor again warned me of dire consequence if I refuse to withdraw my complaints."

Does this happen in the ultra-civilized, PC UK?


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I have no intimate knowledge of what occurs in the Uk. I do know, that in the US, or justice system is notoriously bad at protecting victims of domestic absuse!!