[FreeReign]

Why are you including a provision of the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights' in the middle of your list of provisions of the Afghan constitution?

Because the Afghanistan Constitution specifically states that "the state shall abide by...the Universal Declaration of Human Rights".

Any other questions?

[EternalVigilance]

Because the Afghanistan Constitution specifically states that "the state shall abide by...the Universal Declaration of Human Rights".

What if that is in opposition to this?

"No law can be contrary to the sacred religion of Islam."

If he is in custody and being tried, it would seem that the latter is holding sway, wouldn't you think?

[EternalVigilance]

An Afghan man who recently admitted he converted to Christianity faces the death penalty under the country's strict Islamic legal system. The trial is a critical test of Afghanistan's new constitution and democratic government.

The case is attracting widespread attention in Afghanistan, where local media are closely monitoring the landmark proceedings.

Abdul Rahman, 40, was arrested last month, accused of converting to Christianity.

[takenoprisoner]

"Any other questions?

I have one. If rahman is not being prosecuted under afghan law (which happens to be sharia), then why is he being prosecuted and under what provision of law? anywhere is he being prosecuted?