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Lawyers press for life over stoning in Nigeria case
In Katsina Nigeria lawyers argued for mercy for Amina Lawal a 32 year old single mother sentenced to death by stoning for adultery The Islamic appeals court paused the execution to allow her to wean her nearly two year old daughter Wasila as her fate is reviewed The case draws international rights pressure while prosecutors cite evidence of adultery and pregnancy legalities surrounding Shariah law and custody concerns.
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Katsina
Nigeria
Amina Lawal
Lawal
Wasila
Amina
Magaji Liman
Grand Khadi
Amina Ibrahim
Ibrahim
Women
the Defense Lawyers
Yawuri
Nurulhuda Mohammad Darma