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Anger over Afghan girl's flogging
Protests have been held in Afghanistan over the public flogging of a 16-year-old girl.
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2012 01:54

Protests have been held in Afghanistan over the public flogging of a 16-year-old girl.

She was accused of having illicit relations, but relatives say she is a rape victim.

The parliament is investigating the case, but many say the government isn't doing enough to protect women.

Al Jazeera's Will Jordan reports.

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