Thursday 30 July 2009

trousers trial

The trial of a Sudanese woman charged with wearing "indecent" clothing has been adjourned, but will continue after she decided to waive her immunity.Lubna Ahmed Hussein was arrested for wearing trousers, said she wanted carry on with the trial because she wanted to get the law changed. Under Sudanese law she could face 40 lashes if she is found guilty. She was arrested in a restaurant in the capital with other women earlier this month for wearing "indecent" clothing.

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