Monday, August 27, 2012

17 beheaded in Afghanistan for attending party - Need to know - Macleans.ca

17 beheaded in Afghanistan for attending party - Need to know - Macleans.ca

Under Taliban rule, the social mingling of men and women was illegal, and continues to be vehemently opposed in the country. While some rules have been relaxed since the Taliban lost power in 2001, flirting and public displays of affection are condemned and parties involving men and women are secretive affairs.