This issue of Insights features The Washington Post article "For Afghans, Allies, a Clash of Values," by Pamela Constable." This article explores the history of the case against Abdul Rahman, who was charged by the government of Afghanistan with conversion from Muslim to Christianity, a punishable offense, as well as the pressures on the United States to protect Rahman's human rights and religious freedom in a post-Taliban, democratic Afghanistan.

In this section, you'll find materials to accompany the article.

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Classroom Materials

Teaching with the News Discussion Questions

Resources

Human Rights Watch: Asia-Afghanistan
This site provides reports, briefings, and commentary on the human rights situation in the country.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
This is the official site of the government of Afghanistan. You'll find useful links to the president's office and cabinet departments.

Sharia
This overview of sharia on the BBC web site defines sharia and explains its underlying philosophy and common misconceptions about it.

The World FactBook: Afghanistan
This site provides a listing from the U.S. CIA of key political, economic, and cultural information about the country.