Sudan: Sennar ‘Virgin’ Case – Verdict Due Today As Appeal Court Upholds Prison Term and Fine for Mother

Sennar — The Sennar Court of Appeal, sitting at the city’s court complex under Judge Abdullah Omar, is due to hold a special session this Thursday morning to deliver its verdict in the case of the “Virgin”, the Sennar girl whose case has gripped public opinion, who Radio Dabanga will refer to as ‘the victim’. The session follows the Supreme Court’s acceptance of an appeal filed by the defence lawyers representing the victim. On Wednesday, the Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s sentence…