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Thread #42439 Message #1025762
Posted By: Helen
28-Sep-03 - 07:43 AM
Thread Name: Nigerian Woman to be murdered - now acquitted
Subject: BS: Amina Lawal - Nigerian woman acquitted
The Nigerian woman who was sentenced to be stoned for alleged adultery has been acquitted.
Appeal Court Quashes Death Verdict On Amina Lawal
Happy, happy news for Amina. Still a lot of work to do to bring pressure on the Nigerian government for human rights, though.
Every little bit helps, and the article mentions the people who added their voice to the campaign.
Helen