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Afghan women sprayed with acid over marriage dispute

An Afghan family was attacked by gunmen after refusing a marriage proposal.

Acid attack victim Fakhra Younus commits suicide

Her alleged attacker Bilal Khar continued to live a comfortable life.

Acid attack kills 2 Afghan children

Witnesses who found the bodies of the two Afghan children said they were probably killed because of their friendship.

Acid attacks against women have become more common in Afghanistan and other countries. Here, a 17-year-old victim in Kabul rests as her mother looks on.

Shah Marai

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