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British Teacher in Sudan Facing 40 Lashes

26 November, 2007 09:46:00
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In Khartoum Sudan, Gillian Gibbons, a school teacher was arrested and charged with blasphemy, inciting hatred and insulting Islam, after complaints that she allowed a student in her class to name a teddy bear as Muhammad, Islam’s holy prophet. If convicted, Mrs Gibbons could face a prison sentence, a fine or 40 lashes.

Sudan
Khartoum
Islam
Muhammad
Blasphemy
A BBC News article

Update 30th November, 2007: Ms. Gibbons was convicted and sentenced to 15 days in prison and deportation. A Reuters video on this report

On December 2nd, 2007 Sudan's President Omar Al Bashir pardoned Ms. Gibbons after an effort by British Muslim leaders. But not everyone was happy. Reuters video report

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