Sudan News

Sudan's Female Genital Mutilation Countered By Henna-Dyed Hands

NYCity News Service | Posted 05.25.2011

NYCity News Service

Sudan has tried to eradicate female genital mutilation since 1946 to little avail. But now women's health groups have taken the crusade in their own hands--or rather, their own painted hands--in an effort to subvert the practice.

Sudan: Women Allegedly Lashed For Wearing Trousers

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Sudanese women have been flogged for wearing trousers, according to a local journalist who is also facing the punishment, the BBC reports. Journalist...