Women barred from Iraq shrine

Published: 7 January 2009 y., Wednesday

The ban on women entering the Iraqi Shi'ite shrine district of Khadimiya for the annual Ashura ritual is unprecedented.

 

Authorities say it's difficult for the largely male police force to search female pilgrims.

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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