Monthly Archives: October 2010
Mother and Sons Convicted for Murdering the Maid
Justice is served for the 23 year-old Indonesian woman who was murdered by her madame, 19 and 15 year-old sons. Not that it helps her now, but may cause other abusive employers to think twice. By Rana Husseini AMMAN – … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, Regional Issues, stunned, women's issues
Slave Trade, Egypt to Israel
Over the past decade, about 10,000 women have been trafficked into Israel in what Keidar calls “modern slavery.” The women are locked, beaten, raped, starved and forced to receive 15-30 men a day 365 days a year, according to the … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, disgusted, evil, Regional Issues
Ten Years for Murdering 17 Year-Old Sister
What was going on at home that she felt she had to run away from, risking her life? What is a 27 year-old man doing even talking to a 17 year-old, knowing what could happen to her? Indeed, as the … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, evil, honor killing, jordan, Regional Issues, stunned
Brother Sodomises, Kills 9 Year Old Half-Sister, Gets Life
Think about it. A seven year-old girl sodomised by her adult half-brother. Imagine the searing, ripping pain. How could her mother not see the blood? Did no one hear her screams? For two years he did this. Imagine her fear … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, disgusted, evil, mother's issues, Regional Issues, stunned, women's issues
Raped A Million Times: Mohanned Tells Abeer’s Story
Following the previous post are details about the girl’s life from Mohanned at Urdun Mbdi3 in English and La Sharaf Fil Jareemeh via Ammon Net in Arabic. **Update: yes, this is Mohanned the blogger! Her name was Abeer. She was … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, disgusted, evil, honor killing, jordan, kid's issues, mother's issues, stunned, women's issues
“The Court Rejected The Defendant’s Claims…”
…music to the ears of those supporting stronger sentences for crimes of dishonor. Especially for the murderer of a teen victim of incestuous rape. I wonder how the ones who raped her feel now. Was the momentary pleasure worth the … Continue reading
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Submission
Taming the rebel within can take every ounce of my will, and I would be an utter failure without the transformational power and wisdom of The Almighty. Discerning which aspect of her inner rebel is meant to stay and stand … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, faith, life, stunned, writing
Be Glad Kinzi Isn’t Your MIL
For two years I have been a khalto (over-involved maternal auntie, famous for meddling) involved in a budding romance, primarily on the 3aruus (bride) side. It is in full bloom now, about ready to be plucked for a wedding bouquet. … Continue reading
Filed under friends, life, mother's issues, nag, relationships, women's issues
No Election Enthusiam Gap in Jerash
Yea yea, I said I wasn’t going to blog. But after ingesting 75 pages of reports to condense into 2,000 engaging descriptive words, I was ready not just to blog, but to get outta town. So I did. Changed into … Continue reading
Filed under events, jordan, mother's issues, Regional Issues
Kinzayn Run The Amman Marathon (Almost)
(Yup, I’m back. It’s like a letter to my SILs that you guys get to share, ok?) Spikekid AND History Buff have been training for the Amman Marathon. It is the first time 13 year- old HB has been out … Continue reading
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