KABUL — The young Afghan woman leaves home every morning with her face and figure hidden by a burqa. At her office, she dons a police uniform, grabs a pistol and starts knocking on doors, looking for drug dealers and Taliban sympathizers.
Afghan police work helps women overcome barriers
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CST
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