Islamic cleric calls for death of girl who posted topless picture

March 20, 2013

An Islamic cleric in Tunisia has issued a fatwa against a young feminist who posted a topless picture of herself on a Facebook page.

The 19-year-old woman posted a photo that showed the words “my body is mine and no one else’s” on her bare skin. The Muslim leader said that she should be flogged and then stoned to death.

 

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Further information:

• Muslim preacher issues fatwa against Femen activist Calling for 19-yr-old girl to be flogged then stoned to death (ANSA)