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2013-09-05 Afghanistan

Karzai Backs Parliament Seat for Afghan Hindus, Sikhs

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Posted by Fred 2013-09-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The community complain of discrimination, abuse and prejudice in the ultra-conservative Mohammedan country. Those infidels should be grateful they still have their heads.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2013-09-05 00:17|| 2013-09-05 00:17|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm not sure its a great idea because these folks are likely unhinged to still be living in Afghanistan in this day and age. Of course in the Islamic world I guess that is a prerequisite.

Posted by rjschwarz 2013-09-05 10:23|| 2013-09-05 10:23|| Front Page Top

#3 If parliament approves the new seat, it would be contested at Afghanistan's next parliamentary elections in 2015 and raise to 250 the number of representatives in the lower house.

That might depend on what the Taliban have to say about it.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2013-09-05 13:09|| 2013-09-05 13:09|| Front Page Top

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