Saalax Posted March 26, 2019 A judge in the self-declared republic of Somaliland has sentenced a disabled woman, who had accused a man of rape, to be flogged 100 times. Her perpetrator has been sentenced to death by stoning. The victim first reported the incident to local police in February 2018. She said she had been raped by a taxi driver in September 2017. She did not report the incident immediately after the rape happened as she feared being stigmatised, but later went to the authorities after discovering that she was pregnant, her representatives told the BBC. They said the police didn’t believe her because of the delay in reporting the assault. The judge ordered the alleged perpetrator to take a DNA test as he had denied all claims made against him. RIGHTS ABUSE “Victims are being harassed by the system. What kind of message does this send to women who want to report crimes?" said Somaliland human rights lawyer Guleid Ahmed Jama. "Women still fear going to police stations, and now they might be punished for coming forward." The victim’s lawyer and human rights groups in Somaliland have lodged an appeal and are hopeful the sentencing will be overturned. Last year, the passing of the first rape and sexual offences law in Somaliland made headlines internationally and it was celebrated as a victory for women. Mr Jama told the BBC that when the legislation was passed “we all celebrated but the law has since been suspended and is under review, nothing has changed since it made headlines". Somaliland rape victim sentenced to flogging WWW.NATION.CO.KE Perpetrator sentenced to death by stoning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted March 26, 2019 Let's not politicize this. Sexual violence against Somali women and girls is pervasive and needs to be addressed across all regions. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted March 27, 2019 Saalax, why loo karbaashaa dhibanaha? Been ayee sheegtay maa lagu heystaa mise...? If the accused is sentenced, why the victim is also punished see camal. Wax ayaa isdaba marsan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted March 27, 2019 The stoning of people is the tradition of polytheists and has nothing to do with Islam. If the accused is killed for this crime, then those who sentenced him to death will have blood on their hands. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar said: Saalax, why loo karbaashaa dhibanaha? Been ayee sheegtay maa lagu heystaa mise...? If the accused is sentenced, why the victim is also punished see camal. Wax ayaa isdaba marsan. tas baan la yaabay. Meelaha the judge wu mirqansana marku waxan so saray. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted March 27, 2019 40 minutes ago, Saalax said: tas baan la yaabay. Meelaha the judge wu mirqansana marku waxan so saray. Xataa qaali ku sheega wuu marqaamaa miyaa? Maskiinta Rabi ha u sahlo, jaahil iyo badow haddee qaali kuu noqdaan waxaan camal ka filo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saalax Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar said: Xataa qaali ku sheega wuu marqaamaa miyaa? Maskiinta Rabi ha u sahlo, jaahil iyo badow haddee qaali kuu noqdaan waxaan camal ka filo. Cidkasta cuunta daroogada khatka xata madaxweyne mamuuleed ku sheegado. Wa meel lagu dhamaday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barwaaqo Posted March 28, 2019 Annagu dawlad baanu nahay Sharci iyo damiir baanu leenahay Dad wax garad ah baanu nahay Dulmini haduu dhaco ; xaashee ma dugsanno Durba waan ka dhiidhinaa oon dulmanaha dhabarka saaraa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
