PRESS RELEASE: RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
ABOUT MR. ABDUL RAHMAN
Embassy of Afghanistan
03/22/2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Embassy of Afghanistan
greatly appreciates public concern about Mr. Abdul Rahman. We
have received a significant number of inquiries about Mr. Rahman’s
case, which initially involved a civil lawsuit in child custody
filed by his family.
Please note that the Government of Afghanistan
is fully aware of and pursuing the best ways to resolve Mr.
Rahman’s case judicially. It is too early to draw any
conclusion about the punishment, and we appreciate public understanding
of the sensitivity of religious issues.
Afghanistan’s judicial system is currently
evaluating questions raised about the mental fitness of Mr.
Rahman, the results of which may end the proceedings. Hence
we kindly request that the judicial process be given time to
resolve Mr. Rahman’s case.
The Constitution of Afghanistan provides
protection for freedom of religion. The Government of Afghanistan
will ensure that the constitutional rights of its citizens,
international principles, and the due judicial process are respected
and implemented.
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