# Save Amina From Death by Stoning

- Author: Joichi Ito
- Date: 2002-09-25T04:45:15Z




I'm sure most of you have seen this, but here is an easy way to sign a petition or take more action to help save Anima Lawal.
Amnesty International [UK] Merton Group
Amina Lawal - Another woman facing death by stoning

Back in October 2001, 35-year old Safiya Hussaini  was condemned to death, by stoning, for allegedly committing adultery. International outcry led by Amnesty International ( the Merton Amnesty Group campaigned for Safiya - see campaign archive) helped save her life; she was acquitted on technical grounds by an appeal court.  

Now 30-year old Amina Lawal (right)faces the same death sentence.   Amina Lawal was sentenced to death by stoning by a Regional Court in Katsina State, Nigeria for having a child outside marriage. Her sentence was announced on 23 March 2002, three days before the day of Safiya's acquittal.





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