A female Sudanese
journalist has gotten herself into trouble over her article on condom use.
According to The East Africa report, Ms Shamail Alnour is being accused of
apostasy for her article on the use of condom as a protection against the
HIV/AIDS scourge.
Her article had
explained how condoms could help stem the rising cases of HIV/AIDS infections
in the predominantly Muslim state. An article which prompted strong reactions
and criticism from several of her compatriots who felt that it went against the
Islamic values.
Radical Islamic leader
Mohamed Ali Algizoli has accused Ms Alnour of apostasy and has called on the
authorities to prosecute her for the crime, which is punishable by a death
sentence in Sudan.
However, journalist
groups and the opposition have reportedly thrown their weight behind Ms Alnour
by organising solidarity campaigns.
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