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Podcast: Witness History
Episode: Arrested for wearing trousers in Sudan
Description: 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. Sheβs been speaking to Laura Jones.(Photo: Amiera Osman Hamed. Credit: Amiera Osman Hamed)