Brussels, 28/03/2002 (Agence Europe) - On 27 March, the Spanish Presidency issued the following declaration on behalf of the European Union:
"The EU welcomes the acquittal of Safiya Hussaini by the Sokoto Sharia Court of Appeal. The EU considers of the utmost importance that Ms Hussaini is ensured all her human rights and fully reintegrated into society. The EU acknowledges the important role played by civil society, in particular represented by all human beings and non-governmental...