Rifqa Bary Case: Judge Dismisses Motion for Trial, Motion to Set Aside January 19 Agreement
— Judge dismisses motion by Rifqa Bary’s parents asking for a trial to determine where Rifqa Bary should live — Judge dismisses motion by Rifqa…
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Malaysia: Most Support Caning of Women, Says Malaysian Official
Malaysia: Most Support Caning of Women, Says Malaysian Official — Jakarta Globe reports: “Most Malaysians accept the caning of women under the country’s Shariah courts,…
Ohio – Rifqa Bary to parents: We’re done; Runaway convert says reconciliation impossible
Ohio – Rifqa to parents: We’re done; Runaway convert says reconciliation impossible
Saudi Cleric Calls for Gender Segregation or Death: Shaikh Abdul-Rahman al-Barrak
Reuters reports: “Whoever mixes the sexes should be killed: Sheikh Barrack Saudi cleric backs gender segregation with fatwa A prominent Saudi cleric has issued an…
Arizona – Noor Almaleki “Honor Killing”: Father Won’t Face Death Penalty for 1st Degree Murder
New report on the Noor Almaleki “honor killing” states that her father, charged with first degree murder, after he allegedly ran her over and murdered…
Germany: Mother of Four Beheaded in Kerpen-Horrem
The German “Express” media reports on the beheading of a mother of four, 37-year-old Ebtisam M., who was murdered in Kerpen-Horrem. The victim was also…
Indonesia: Men Pose as Shariah Police In Alleged Rape
Indonesia: Men Pose as Shariah Police In Alleged Rape — Jakarta Globe reports: “Following the shocking alleged rape of a student by the Shariah Police…
Pakistan: Bishop Timotheus Nasir will lead legal team of Pakistan Christian Congress PCC in Shazia case
Pakistan: Bishop Timotheus Nasir will lead legal team of Pakistan Christian Congress PCC in Shazia case — Facebook posting see also: Pakistan: Activists warn, the…
Turkey: Girl Buried Alive in “Honor Killing” for Befriending Boys
— Hurriyet: “Girl buried alive in honor killing in Turkey” — Hurriyet reports “A 16-year-old girl was buried alive by relatives in southeastern Turkey in…
Canada: Preliminary Hearing in Death of Teenage Girls Described by Police as “Honor Killing”
Report on preliminary hearing in death of three teenage girls described by police as “Honor Killing” — Zainab, Sahari and Geeti Shafia CTV Montreal reports:…