Sharia in Mali Gets Chad Talking

Muslims in Chad have expressed mixed reactions to the imposition of Sharia law by their neighbors in northern Mali. While some are indifferent to the religious penal code which prescribes severe punishments such as amputations and public flogging, others think it's high time Islamic practices were modernized.

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  • West Africa:  Sharia in Mali Gets Chad Talking

    Radio Netherlands Worldwide, 4 September 2012

    After taking control of northern Mali, Islamist groups imposed Sharia law, a religious penal code with severe punishments such as hand amputation for stealing and public flogging ... read more »

Photo: Glez/RNW

Sharia resistance in Mali starts to catch fire.



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  • saberteams
    Sep 5 2012, 21:44
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    Iam curious, what are the penalties for Crimes Against Humanity. These pious men have raped several young girls or have knowingly tolerated it. The world is watching, more importantly God is watching.

  • ras sideeq
    Aug 29 2012, 13:22

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