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Arrested for wearing trousers in Sudan

Amiera Osman Hamed was arrested in 2002 for wearing trousers in public in Sudan. She went on trial and was fined under public order laws, which were in place for 30 years.

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)

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