40 held for backing trousers woman
Sudanese police have detained 40 women protesting outside a courthouse in support of a female journalist on trial for wearing trousers in public.
Lubna Hussein's trial was set to resume and she could receive 40 lashes and a fine if found guilty of violating Sudan's indecency law which follows a strict interpretation of Islam.
She has been released on bail during the hearings and has sought to draw international attention to her case.
She has described the law as un-Islamic and oppressive to women.
As a UN worker, Ms Hussein should have immunity from prosecution but she has opted to stand trial.