The Lovers
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By Rod Nordland
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A story of forbidden love. Zakia and Mohammad Ali are a modern day Romeo and Juliet. Two young Afghan lovers – he a Shia, she a Sunni – who defied their families risking their lives in order to be together.
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"This is the love story of a girl and boy from different ethnic sects – Zakia is Sunni and Ali is Shia – who are forbidden to marry. As well as the story of The Lovers, I learned a lot about Afghan life. There are many accounts of horrendous treatment of women, but always presented in a factual and not gratuitous way. The author discusses journalistic ethics – by telling the lovers’ story, reporters have made it harder for their families to harm them – but where should they draw the line between reporting and getting involved?"
"Very explicit and at times harrowing account of modern Afghan society. As a reader I wanted a happy ending, but their story continues. Engaging and definitely a good read."
"A powerful story of love, against a background of violence, religion and misogyny. The author goes above and beyond the normal journalistic role to try to keep Kasia and Ali safe against the odds. A must-read."
