Malalai Bahaduri Explained

thumb|Malalai BahaduriMalalai Bahaduri is a Second Lieutenant and senior instructor in the Afghan National Interdiction Unit (NIU).[1] She worked as a telecommunications operator, but decided to join law enforcement in 2002, after Taliban rule of Afghanistan ended.[2] Bahaduri was threatened with death and physically abused by an uncle who objected to her doing so.[2]

Bahaduri is the first female member of the Afghan NIU.[3] She has participated in counternarcotics operations in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.[3] [4]

Bahaduri received the 2013 International Women of Courage award.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners. https://web.archive.org/web/20130308095225/http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2013/bio/index.htm. dead. 2013-03-08. state.gov.
  2. News: Malalai Bahaduri selected for top US award. pajhwok.com. 5 March 2013 . Jha . Lalit K. .
  3. Web site: Female Police Lieutenant Faces New Dangers in Transitioning Afghanistan. United States Institute of Peace.
  4. Web site: International Courage Award Presented to Malalai. Daily Outlook Afghanistan, the Leading Independent Newspaper.. 10 March 2013 .

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