Arrested for wearing trousers in Sudan
In 2002, Amiera Osman Hamed was put on trial after being arrested for wearing trousers
Witness History · BBC World Service
October 27, 202211m 3s
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Show Notes
In 1991, a law was introduced in Sudan which was used to control how women acted and dressed in public. It resulted in arrests, beatings and even deaths during the 30 years it was in place.
Amiera Osman Hamed was arrested and fined for wearing trousers in 2002. She’s been speaking to Laura Jones.
(Photo: Amiera Osman Hamed. Credit: Amiera Osman Hamed)