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Social Association of Afghan Justice Seekers protest in Kabul (2008)
By: PHR
Posted: Dec 15 08
Witnessed: 1116 veces
Regions: Afghanistan, United States
Issues: Armed conflict, War crimes
Tags: Afghanistan, Kabul, Protest, SAAJS, war-crimes, افغانستان
Families of war victims staged protest in Kabul on Dec.14, 2008 and demanded removal of criminals form the official posts. They staged a peaceful demonstration in front of the UNAMA office and asked for justice.
The protest was organized by the Social Association of the Afghan Justice Seekers (SAAJS) and most of the participants of victims of the last thirty years of armed conflict in Afghanistan.
Producer: SAAJS
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Language: Persian and English
Keywords: Protest, Afghanistan, Kabul, SAAJS, war-crimes, افغانستان
Contact Information: victims.families@googlemail.com
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