Here is some information forwarded to me by a fellow WBAI producer. I daresay this is worth taking the time to sign a petition, at the very least.
AMINA LAWAL SET TO BE STONED ON 3RD JUNE 2003
The Nigerian Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Amina
Lawal, condemned for the crime of adultery on August 19th 2002, to be
buried up to her neck and stoned to death. Her death was postponed so
that she could continue to nurse her baby. Execution is now set for
June 3rd. If you haven't been following this case, you might like to
know that Amina's baby is regarded as the 'evidence' of her adultery.
The father denied everything when he realised the trouble he was in.
To find out more about sharia law, see
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theissues/article/0,6512,777972,00.html
Amina's case is being handled by the Spanish branch of Amnesty
International, which is attempting to put together enough signatures
to make the Nigerian government rescind the death sentence. A similar
campaign saved another Nigerian woman, Safiya, condemned in similar
circumstances. By March 4th the petition had amassed over 2,600,000
signatures. It will only take you a few seconds to sign Amnesty's
online petition. Go to the web page
http://www.amnistiaporsafiya.org
Enter your first name in the space marked "nombre", last name
("apellidos"), county ("provincia"), country, and In the drop down
box pick Estados Unidos (USA). Then click on "Seguir" and go to the
second page. There you have the option of entering your email address
if you wish to receive follow-up information. In any case, be sure to
click on "aceptar" to have your name added to the petition list.
