Sudan appeals court cancels flogging for female demonstrators
March 12, 2019 (KHARTOUM) – An appeals court in the Sudanese capital on Tuesday overturned a sentence of flogging and imprisonment against nine female demonstrators after participating in protests last week.
The girls were arrested on Thursday during their participation in the “Sudanese Women’s Advocacy” march organized by the Sudanese Professionals Association and opposition allies.
After three days of detention, the detainees were tried on Saturday at the emergency court in Al-Imtidad neighbourhood headed by Judge Taj Eddin Idris.
(ST)