Quotes of the Day

Sudanese women protest outside the Khartoum court where a female journalist is on trial for wearing pants in public.
Tuesday, Aug. 04, 2009

Open quoteWe are here to protest against this law that oppresses women and debases them.Close quote

  • AMAL HABANI,
  • a Sudanese woman protesting the trial of a journalist accused of violating Islamic law by wearing pants in public. Some female protesters were beaten
Photo: Abd Raouf / AP | Source: AP