Sudan rape survivor says campaigners made ‘false promises’

Published by
Al-Araby

A Sudanese woman who was perviously jailed for killing her rapist husband has said she was “disappointed” with pledges of support, which have not materialised. Speaking to The Guardian, Noura Hussein expressed her dismay at the lack of support that followed an international campaign for her release, which involved celebrities and international organisations. “I am disappointed,” Hussein told the London-based newspaper. “Yes, they helped me to get an easier sentence at the end, but they also gave me false promises. Many said that they will help me with my education or to travel abroad. None of …

Read More