“DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: A court on Wednesday sentenced an outspoken human rights lawyer to three months in jail for sex out of wedlock in a case that has been condemned by international rights groups.
Mohammed al-Roken was not present when the Dubai Court of First Instance delivered the sentence, nor was his co-defendant, a 40-year-old German woman, who received the same punishment.
The German woman, whose name was not disclosed, is believed to have left the United Arab Emirates.
Al-Roken, who pleaded innocent, said Wednesday he planned to appeal.
He declined to comment further. During the trial, which was conducted behind closed doors, al-Roken said he was being prosecuted as a bid to thwart his work as a rights lawyer.”
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ahh a rare double post samuraisam :)
sucks to be someone who undermines the authority of the powers to be in sandland. haha
PS- check you email
This is a sad day for Dubai.
He met the lady months ago to organize an assembly about Islam and Democracy. State police used the meeting as an excuse to ruin his reputation.
Check my blog for more information about him
http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30752922&postID=115800128097463523
Shame on Dubai.
proud emirati,
Your link didn't work, but I think you mean this story: You are not to speak III (real time).
gee..no lashes?
No lashes ? Hello ?
Haven't you heard they planned to set him up if he doesn't back off ?
In this part of the planet, you have to tell stories such as how many girls you met up with in the malls, streets and bars and you'll be just fine.
Sad but true....
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