BS: Help save Amina Lawal

Subject: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: GUEST,Joe in the 'Pool
Date: 08 May 03 - 08:51 AM

Hiya All,
             You are probably aware that the Nigerian Supreme court has upheld the death sentence for Amina Lawal, condemned for the crime of adultery on August 19th 2002, to be buried up to her neck and stoned to death.

Her death was postponed so that she could continue to nurse her baby and is now set for June 3rd.   If you haven't been following this case, you might like to know that Amina's baby is regarded as the 'evidence' of her adultery.   The father denied everything when he realised the trouble he was in.   To find out more about Sharia law, see
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theissues/article/0,6512,777972,00.htmlAmina'

This case is being handled by the Spanish branch of Amnesty International, which is attempting to put together enough signatures to make the Nigerian government rescind the death sentence.   A similar campaign saved another Nigerian woman, Safiya, condemned in similar circumstances.   By March 4th the petition had amassed over 2,600,000 signatures.   It will only take you a few seconds to sign Amnesty's online petition.   Go to the web page   http://www.amnistiaporsafiya.org

Enter your first name in the space marked 'nombre' last name ('apellidos'), county ('provinca'), country, and In the drop down box pick your country e.g. Reino Unido (United Kingdom).
Then click on 'Seguir' and go to the second page.   There you have the option of entering your email address if you wish to receive follow-up information.   In any case, be sure to click on 'aceptar' to have your name added to the petition list.   
Please sign the petition now as time is limited for Amina.

To translate the Spanish Amnesty website, go to http://babelfish.altavista.com and insert the web address in the appropriate space.

Peace and Love
Joe in the 'Pool

Subject: RE: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Wolfgang
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:03 AM

Read this thread first
and then don't sign.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Bagpuss
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:03 AM

This has been posted before - I'm sure someone will link to the thread with the accompanied discussion of the incorrect info given in this e-mail circulating the web.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Wolfgang
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:08 AM

Bagpuss, it's a computer error. My post should have come after your post. If only I had posted a couple of seconds later...

Wolfgang (grin)

Subject: RE: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Bagpuss
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:12 AM

It's nice when people do things for you even before you have the chance to ask them....

Subject: RE: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Felipa
Date: 08 May 03 - 02:42 PM

Amina's case was highlighted in UK news reports today. Amnesty International says there is an e-mail campaign with a letter that contains erroneous information. So if you are going to send any letters or launch any campaigns, if would be a good idea to check with Amnesty for further information and suggestions on the best course of action.

see also Nigerian Death Sentence Appeal

Subject: RE: BS: Help save Amina Lawal
From: Felipa
Date: 08 May 03 - 03:18 PM

the problems with the petition campaign are discussed in today's Guardian Saving Amina
(someone else posted that link at the thread Wolfgang links you to)

See also this Amnesty page - and there are links there to further background and campaign information