Document #1184941

AI – Amnesty International

Further Information on Urgent Action 69/07 (MDE 23/013/2007, 16 March 2007) and Update on MDE 23/040/2007, 19 November 2007) [MDE 23/003/2008]

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE23/003/2008/90d568a5-c158-11dc-ac4a-8d7763206e82/mde230032008eng.pdf

ecoi.net summary:
The sentences of flogging and imprisonment imposed on a 20-year-old female rape victim, known only as the "Girl from al-Qatif", and her male companion are reported to have been dropped under a pardon granted by King Abdullah
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE23/003/2008/90d568a5-c158-11dc-ac4a-8d7763206e82/mde230032008eng.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
11 January 2008
Document ID:
1184941 (former ID 91585)

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