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Originally posted by techweenie
D-oh, yes, I meant Sharia law.
So it's been suggested that Iran is run on a day-to-day basis the same way Afghanistan was under the Taliban... that's not the information I have.
I would like to see some independent source for this.
BTW, Sharia law is understood to be the basis for the Iraqi constitution. But I don't believe they plan to stone women for walking unescorted on the street as happened in Afhanistan... at least I hope not.
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Well, that took about 2 seconds:
Woman sentenced to Stoning:
http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=7843
But apparently they have seen the light and decided not to stone for the moment...they will hang instead.
Stoning repeal:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2609597.stm
Hanging instituted:
http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=893
or maybe they will be whipped:
http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=634
Numerous other articles about oppression of women in Iran:
http://www.wfafi.org/e-zan.htm