Wife Rape

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Critics say new Afghan law ‘legalizes rape’
It applies to Shiites, says husband entitled to sex ‘as and when he desires’

Associated Press
KABUL – A new Afghan law makes it legal for men to rape their wives, human rights groups and some Afghan lawmakers said Thursday, accusing President Hamid Karzai of signing the legislation to bolster his re-election prospects.

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