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The US and EU are calling for an immediate investigation into the “shocking” claims of sexual harassment and rape of Afghan policewomen.
It follows a BBC investigation which revealed female officers faced widespread abuse by their colleagues.
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A number of women told the BBC they were too scared to report the attacks, which were often by their superiors.
The Afghan government says it is committed to change, but rights groups say perpetrators are rarely punished.
Afghanistan: Policing the Police
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This post was originally posted on BBC News. Read the rest of the story at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-57381365.