Afghanistan: Caught between extremes
Malalai Joya: Afghan woman parliamentarian speaks out
Friday November 16th, 2007
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Malalai Joya, 29, is the youngest member of the Afghan Parliament. She was elected to the Wolesi Jirga in September 2005, winning the second highest vote in Farah province. She has received international recognition and been the target of numerous death threats due to her outspoken criticism of warlords and drug lords in the central government

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