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Sharia debated by Iraqi constitution framers (8min)

As the Monday deadline approaches for Iraq's constitution to be finalized, an issue being debated is the role Islamic law should play. Women's rights activists worry that women could suffer under Sharia -- possibly losing rights such as divorce, child custody, and inheritance. Melissa Block talks about the issues with Rend Al-Rahim, executive director of the Iraq Foundation.
Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"