Bahraini pro-democracy activist Zainab al-Khawaja has been sentenced to three years in prison for tearing up a picture of King Hamad.
A court gave her the option of paying a fine to remain at liberty until her appeal.Ms Khawaja, who comes from Bahrain's most prominent dissident family, faces other cases next week.
Amnesty International said it would consider Ms Khawaja "a prisoner of conscience" if she were jailed.
"Amnesty International is calling for this and all of Zainab Al-Khawaja's other convictions to be quashed and all outstanding charges to be dropped."
The dual Bahraini and Danish national has been detained several times since pro-democracy protests erupted in the Gulf island nation in 2011.
Ms Khawaja was released from prison in February, after spending nearly a year behind the bars for participating in an illegal gathering and insulting police.
She reportedly refused to appeal before higher courts because she believed that Bahrain's judiciary was controlled by the government. She also refused to pay bail.
Earlier this week, her younger sister, Mariam, received a one-year sentence in absentia on charges of assaulting police officers.
Ms Khawaja's father, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, is serving a life sentence for his part in anti-government protests in 2011. - BBC REPORT
The judgement is not fair o, but it's seem her family is filled with troublemakers, she, her sister, her father. Or maybe that's their way of protesting against their father's sentence.
ReplyDeleteIf that kind of law were to Be in Naija, prisons would be overflowing , is it the comedians that are always mocking presidents, the memes, caricatures or embarrassing remixed videos?
You must be daft to call them troublemakers......did u read before commenting? They are activist and diff from trouble makers.....Olodo I must to comment but can't read and comprehend first....shior....
DeleteThey are " pro-democracy activists," my friend.
DeleteThat's why they are fighting for what we have; Democracy. During Abachas regime, how many remixed video you see?
DeleteNow that's a true activist, willing to suffer any persecution for what you believe in. Sometimes I wonder if its worth it though.
DeleteSee family of activist. May God help them all. No more freedom of expression. So what will happen to the goat that ate Atiku's poster.
ReplyDeletei hope our police will put the goat in prison for causing pain.
Arab countries dem no dey tire for wahala. Na them carry am for body.
Love me jeje Ur Ameborizim is on another level. Lmao!!! What will then happen to the goat that ate Atiku's poster oh my dear.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a family! Lol..if it was an offence, everybody in nigeria would've been to jail once in their lives.
ReplyDeleteNawa for most of this head of state ooo, like say dey won't die anytime soon
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Thank God i no come frm that country shah....
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Rubbish! That is why i LOVE my GEJ, very tolerant.
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ReplyDeleteHian....... Bt how come her family is involved in one crime or d other.
ReplyDeleteCrime? Did you read the story? They are a prominent family of activists, the girl is protesting her father's life imprisonment and torture by tearing the wicked and tyrant King's picture. Love their courage though, may God see them through
DeleteWhen I see young men and women that stand for justice...I truly admire them and wish I had such liver..Reading about Nelson Mandela made me realise that some people are actually born to do this,even when faced with the worst punishments ever!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this woman and her family though...I hope their fight is for justice and what is right...
@LOVEME JEJE... I so love your comment, very funny. LOL
ReplyDeleteActivism is now a crime ?
ReplyDeleteOr what are you talking about, Ileola?
This is very funny; so if to say na naija;all of us for don enter boiling pot for causing GEJ.If this is the case then GEJ na gentle man. Which kind demi god be this one
ReplyDeleteNawa oooo, isn't it democracy they re practicing there? It is well
ReplyDeleteLet us pray for the family for God to intervene in their situation. Its well with them. Stella enjoy you weekend.
ReplyDeletena wa o!
ReplyDeleteCorruption evrywea,she shuld b careful so dey will kill her in jail sha
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Eyaaaaa The families are determined activist. May God help them
ReplyDeleteBoring at first but they tried
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