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Afghanistan’s top Shiite cleric on Saturday defended legislation said to oppress women and accused Western critics of “cultural invasion” and violating the very democracy they are promoting.

Updated on: Apr 11, 2009 07:34 PM IST

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Top Afghan Shiite cleric defends law

Afghanistan’s top Shiite cleric on Saturday defended legislation said to oppress women and accused Western critics of “cultural invasion” and violating the very democracy they are promoting.

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Top Afghan Shiite cleric defends law

Afghanistan’s top Shiite cleric on Saturday defended legislation said to oppress women and accused Western critics of “cultural invasion” and violating the very democracy they are promoting.