05 August 2009

Lubna Hussein: justice deferred

Lubna Hussein's trial for 'indecent dressing' has been postponed. But whatever the result she has struck a blow for women's rights. The trial of Lubna Hussein was postponed for the second time yesterday.

Under the pretext of attempting to determine whether Hussein had truly revoked her immunity from prosecution when she resigned from her UN position, the authorities have bought more time to find a face-saving resolution to the debacle. This is looking more and more unlikely as Hussein's campaign gathers momentum both at home and abroad. [Guardian CiF] Read more See Also: [Associated Press] Read See Also: [Pajamas Media] Read