Saudi Arabia Gang Rape Lashes

Following her appeal, a Saudi Court has increased the sentance of a gang rape victim to 200 lashes and six months jail, punishment for travelling alone in a car with a non-relative male prior to the attack. Her seven attackers sentences now range from two to nine years. 

The woman’s lawyer Mr Lahem, whose license to practice has been revoked, has stated that in the Court’s view the woman who was 18 at the time was guilty because she was in the car with an unrelated male and the gang rape would never have happened if she had not met up with the non-related friend.   

Whatever the woman’s actions were prior to the gang rape, there can be no justification for violence against women. On the eve of White Ribbon Day, we join others from around the globe in protesting this decision of the court. Take action by sending a letter to King Abdullah asking him to publicly express his objection to the ruling.

King Abdullah Bin ‘Abdul’ Aziz Al-Saud

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Office of His Majesty The King

Royal Court

Riyadh

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Telegram: HM King Abdullah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Salutation: Your Majesty