EURASIA INSIGHT Elissa Bogos 10/28/09 Through centuries of conflict, fortunetellers have been a steady source of consolation for Afghans. Some date their practice to the time of Alexander the Great, whose army sought out soothsayers during its conquest of the region. Today, falbins, as they are known, operate in Kabul out of small shops, shacks or… Continue reading Kabul Fortunetellers Find Niche Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Month: October 2009
Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2009
Source The constitution states that Islam is the “religion of the state” and that “no law can be contrary to the beliefs and provisions of the sacred religion of Islam.” In 2004, the constitution accorded both Shi’a and Sunni Islam equal recognition. The constitution proclaims that “followers of other religions are free to exercise their… Continue reading Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2009
Cremetion challenges
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Gurdwara in Karte Parwan
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Court took 8 years to uphold 35 days jail term
Ians Source NEW DELHI – Tara Singh, an Afghan national, had to wait eight years for the Delhi High Court to hear his appeal against a 35-day imprisonment for illegal entry into the country. Justice Indermeet Kaur upheld the conviction of 35 days’ jail for Singh and found him guilty under Section 14 of the… Continue reading Court took 8 years to uphold 35 days jail term