Amina Lawal

[Sandra]

Please go to sign to stop Amina Lawal lapidation!

[John the Shorts]

Here's a link to the amnesty international UK website relating to her case.

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/action/aminalawal.shtml

JTS

[lizzytysh]

AMINA LAWAL ~ ACQUITTED! Their reasoning, "She was never given adequate opportunity to defend herself" does nothing in terms of the root issue. However, at least Amina will LIVE, and a nick of "progress" has been made with that alone~!!! At least, for the moment, they did not go backward, and the reality of her remaining alive speaks its own message, regardless of what the powers-that-be may account it to! I cannot believe that all the pleas for her coming in from worldwide had no impact and effect on their consciences, thinking, and rationale.

[linmag]

They could not allow themselves to be seen to be influenced by external pressure, Elizabeth, they would have lost face. However, they very sensibly found a loophole within their own legal system, and the case will hopefully cause others to think twice before embarking on a similar course.

[lizzytysh]

That was my take on it, too, actually, Linmag. For the record, it would have been gratifying to address the human rights issue head-on in their decision. However, I do think you're right [or certainly hope so] that the prospect of a deluge of international mail, emails, and phone calls [probably some on-site protesters, as well] may deter them at least a little, at least for awhile. Grand, wouldn't it be, if they just discarded that level of punishment?

[linmag]

Unfortunately, they believe it's written into their religion. Not an easy one for them.

[lizzytysh]

True, and, hence, the clash of cultures.