The reason why Afghan men are donning burqas

March 07, 2015 10:55

A group of Afghan men, wearing burqas are marching in Kabul to draw attention to women's rights. The men marched under a leaden sky, with the bright blue burqas falling over their heads down to muddy sneakers and boots. The demonstrators, associated with a group called Afghan Peace Volunteers, said they organised the march ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.

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