Swat valley women demand equality
Film star leads women’s quest for more rights and freedom in former Taliban strong hold.
Published On 8 Mar 2010
Young girls and women have gathered on international women’s day to demand more rights and equality.
The driving force behind the demand is Atiqa Odho, a leading film star.
Odho says this is essentially a show of defiance, an outcry over the intimidating environment created by the Taliban when they controlled the Swat valley.
Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Swat Valley, Pakistan.
Source: Al Jazeera