Monday, March 21, 2005
Pakistan - Antiquated Laws and Tribal Customs
Mukhtar Mai and the women of Pakistan win a round
As more and more women in Pakistan raised their voices in protest against the lopsided judgment by the high court in Lahore, on March 18th the prime minister ordered the men accused of raping Mukhtar Mai to be re-arrested. This act by Premier Shaukat Ali was a recognition not only of the growing strength of the women of Pakistan but also the strong condemnation around the world.
Let's hope that justice will prevail for Mukhtar Mai and the women of Pakistan. More power to them.
BBC-Mukhtar Mai
Footnote: This post is for MS of Lahore (Pakistan)--bright, exuberant, and passionate in her views--currently a student in the United States.
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As more and more women in Pakistan raised their voices in protest against the lopsided judgment by the high court in Lahore, on March 18th the prime minister ordered the men accused of raping Mukhtar Mai to be re-arrested. This act by Premier Shaukat Ali was a recognition not only of the growing strength of the women of Pakistan but also the strong condemnation around the world.
Let's hope that justice will prevail for Mukhtar Mai and the women of Pakistan. More power to them.
BBC-Mukhtar Mai
Footnote: This post is for MS of Lahore (Pakistan)--bright, exuberant, and passionate in her views--currently a student in the United States.
