The Washington Post, September 26th, 2003
An Islamic court overturned the conviction today of an illiterate mother sentenced to be stoned to death for having sex out of wedlock, easing pressure on the Nigerian government in a case that has drawn sharp criticism from around the world. Lawyers hailed the ruling as a triumph for Islamic justice, but conservative Muslims in the predominantly Islamic north said Amina Lawal should have been executed. "It's a big relief for all of us," defense attorney Hauwa Ibrahim told the Associated Press. "Amina can have her life back, and we are grateful to the court." Wrapped in a light orange veil and...
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