Iran: A woman may face stoning to death

According to several blogs including Rahrovaneraheakbar [fa], Sakine Mohmadi Ashtyani may face stoning to death in near future in Tabriz, in Iran. She was accused of having sex with two men who killed her husband.

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  • JPires

    Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani already been in prison five years, with 99 lashes, and now faces the death penalty, why? She has not suffered enough for his sin? Islam only believes in killing, the crime that she committed does not deserve the death penalty.

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