Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Islamic law (sharia) should be the “main” source of legislation and that this should not be subject to a referendum.
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Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Sharia law should be the “main” source of legislation, worrying women’s rights advocates.
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Libyan women demand support for war rape victims
About 100 Libyan women took to Tripoli’s streets on Saturday in a silent march to demand more support from the country’s new government for victims of rape during the eight-month war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi.
Via:[http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/libyan-women-demand-support-for-war-rape-victims/]
The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.
The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.
Via:[http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/10/24/sharia-law-declaration-raises-fears-among-women-in-new-libya/]
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Tagged Analysis, Libya, Sharia Law
The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in Libya’s new political system has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.
The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in Libya’s new political system has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.
Via:[http://news.yahoo.com/sharia-law-declaration-raises-concerns-libya-174347939.html]
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Islamists’ growing sway raises questions for Libya
The growing influence of Islamists in Libya raises hard questions about the ultimate character of the government and society that will rise in place of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s autocracy.
Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/world/africa/in-libya-islamists-growing-sway-raises-questions.html?_r=3&hpw=&pagewanted=all]
Islamists are emerging in force in Libya, worrying those concerned about women’s rights
Islamists are emerging in force in Libya, worrying those concerned about women’s rights.
Via:[http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/islamists-emerge-in-force-in-new-libya/2011/09/12/gIQAdU10QK_story.html?wprss=rss_world]
