Monday, September 21, 2009

Sudanese Woman Guilty Of Daring To Wear Trousers

A Sudanese woman whose arrest on the charge of wearing trousers drew worldwide attention, escaped a public lashing yesterday but now faces up to a month in prison. Lubna Hussein was convicted of indecency but did not receive the typical sentence of 40 lashes as the judge opted to fine her.

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See also:

Muslim Women Fight for Right to Pants, Beer

Women in Trousers and Torture