Brazil president Lula has stepped into the case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, to offer the imprisoned woman a safe haven. Lula had previously said he could not intervene.

 

While this is good news, more than 10 people are still under a sentence of death by stoning - Lula must continue to use his friendship with Iran president to protect these individuals too. And remember Ashtiani's lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei remains in hiding after being interrogated, while members of his family are being used to threaten him into compliance.

 

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