Afghan police jailed over Farkhunda mob death

[azurnoir]

Source: BBC

Eleven Afghan policemen have been sentenced to one year in prison for failing to protect a woman killed in Kabul in March.

The 28-year-old woman called Farkhunda was beaten to death after being accused of burning a copy of the Koran, although witnesses say she did not.

Earlier this month four men were sentenced to death for the killing, with eight others handed jail terms.

The incident led to widespread protests against the treatment of women.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32791519

[beemer27]

1. This is good news.

It is seldom that "the authorities" are held accountable for not doing their job, but it CAN happen. It is kind of ironic that a country like Afghanistan has to show the rest of the world that it can be done. Perhaps our leaders will pay attention to how justice can be served.

[Dont call me Shirley]

2. Farkhunda...

One year, the life of a woman is worth only one year