Norwegian woman jailed in Dubai for reporting rape

[eznutz]

A Norwegian woman sentenced to 16 months in jail in Dubai for having sex outside marriage after she reported an alleged rape said she decided to speak out in hopes of drawing attention to the risks of outsiders misunderstanding the Islamic-influenced legal codes in this cosmopolitan city.

The case has drawn outrage from rights groups and others in the West since the 24-year-old interior designer was sentenced Wednesday. It also highlights the increasingly frequent tensions between the United Arab Emirates' international atmosphere and its legal system, which is strongly influenced by Islamic traditions in a nation where foreign workers and visitors greatly outnumber locals.

"I have to spread the word. ... After my sentence we thought, 'How can it get worse?'" Marte Deborah Dalelv told The Associated Press in an interview Friday at a Norwegian aid compound in Dubai where she is preparing her appeal scheduled for early September.

Dalelv, who worked for an interior design firm in Qatar since 2011, claims she was sexually assaulted by a co-worker in March while she was attending a business meeting in Dubai.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/21/19596546-norwegian-woman-fighting-jail-sentence-in-dubai-for-reporting-rape?lite

 

[Aardvark154]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...arged-jailed-having-sex-outside-marriage.html


It is an absolutely outrageous turn of events. Unfortunately, yet another reminder that no matter how much money they dangle before you to take a job in Arab World - - - Is it truly worth it.

 

[Scarey]

If I put a sheet on myself and burned a cross on my lawn......I'm a hate monger and a racist.If I put a sheet on my wife and burn a cross on my lawn.I'm within the scope of Islamic law and tradition.Beat that with a stick

 

[LKD]

what's she doing in that region anyway? looking for her jackpot (aka Shiekh) or what?

 

[DTECanada]

what's she doing in that region anyway? looking for her jackpot (aka Shiekh) or what?

Uncalled for. Blame the victim much? She was working as an interior designer. It was probably a high-paying job and/or she accompanied her husband (or vice-versa).

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Dubai is a Trap. It's a very sad case & even Kissing, cuddling and holding hands is not allowed in public. Women’s clothing should be conservative. Men should cover their chest (Only okay if you're on the beach) and the list goes on.

Here is a FB page in her support

https://www.facebook.com/releasemarte

 

[eznutz]

Dubai pardons Norwegian woman in rape case
http://www.france24.com/en/20130722...woman-rape-case-sex-outside-marriage-sentence

 

[Klute]

At least she can go home now.

 

[spraggamuffin]

The guys there like to fuck non muslim women in the parks while they keep their wives covered up and untouched.

Any justice should entail cocks being chopped off instead of women being jailed because they were raped.

Who was it that saved these cunts from Saddam Hussein. Oh, the West.

Many of the women come from poorer nations like the philippines etc.

They are not as well educated or outspoken as western women and won't stand up for their rights else suffer the backlash.

Muslims continue to be the biggest hypocrites especially in these oil rich countries.

They give you the air of being solemn and religious but have orgies with alcohol flowing behind closed doors when the elders are away.

 

[DTECanada]

Dubai is a popular destination for upscale providers, and for famous golfers. It would be nice if they would boycott the country due to these types of laws. Alas, the money is likely too good.

 

[Toronto`s Finest]

They are still living in the 1st Century!! :Eek:

 

[Cassini]

They are still living in the 1st Century!! :Eek:

Technically, I think it is the 5th century.

There is a significant movement in the Islamic world to follow these very old customs. Westerners think of issues like the women's suffrage, women's rights, and the separation of church and state as long settled issues. However, these distinctions were developed after centuries of conflict. Many countries have not yet arrived at the same conclusions that we have, and this case proves it.

On a more serious note, given the local laws, why would western women go to Dubai, the UAE, or Saudi Arabia?

Why does forign affairs say "exercise a high degree of caution" instead of "avoid non-essential travel" or "avoid all travel"? http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

 

[5hummer]

Let's invade/nuke Dubai, UAE, Middle East, etc. -- the world will be a better place... :hippie:

 

[Smallcock]

Uncalled for. Blame the victim much? She was working as an interior designer. It was probably a high-paying job and/or she accompanied her husband (or vice-versa).

It's a legit question. I wouldn't visit a Muslim country because I know how backward their culture and laws are. Freedom, reason, and civility trumps money.

A western woman setting foot in a country like that is stupid, a daredevil, or mentally ill.

 

[Smallcock]

Dubai is a popular destination for upscale providers, and for famous golfers. It would be nice if they would boycott the country due to these types of laws. Alas, the money is likely too good.

Hookers can easily make $10,000 per week in Dubai. But they must weigh the risks and rewards, and accept responsibility for their decision.

 

[LickRus]

You can imagine how they treat their own women. This lady should thank social media and networks for bringing this in the open.

The United Arab Emirates has been heavily criticized by rights groups, which say it condones sexual violence against women. Human Rights Watch has called its record "shameful," saying it must change the way it handles such cases.

In December 2012, a British woman reported being raped by three men in Dubai. She was found guilty of drinking alcohol without a license and fined.

In January 2010, a British woman told authorities she was raped by an employee at a Dubai hotel. She was charged with public intoxication and having sex outside of marriage.

An Australian woman reported in 2008 that she was drugged and gang-raped. She was convicted of having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, and she was sentenced to 11 months in prison.

 

[DTECanada]

Hookers can easily make $10,000 per week in Dubai. But they must weigh the risks and rewards, and accept responsibility for their decision.

True, but I'm just thinking they'd be concerned enough about how women were treated there to make a stand. Maybe by not going there, the men that pay them to come might wise up and make some changes so they can get their SPs back. I know it's not realistic, but...

 

[DTECanada]

It's a legit question. I wouldn't visit a Muslim country because I know how backward their culture and laws are. Freedom, reason, and civility trumps money.

A western woman setting foot in a country like that is stupid, a daredevil, or mentally ill.

I understand your point, but your blanket characterization is a bit harsh. I've traveled to some inhospitable places (albeit not for big money). In some ways it was taking a chance, but the work experience was valuable.

 

[GPIDEAL]

THE POWER OF THE SHRIMP!




A Catholic nun was sitting on a train opposite a Muslim man wearing a
turban, who was eating fresh shrimp.

Every time he ate one, he spat the tail in her direction, requiring her to
deflect it.

He finished the box and threw it out the window.

Seeing this, she had enough, and pulled the train's Emergency Cord.




The Muslim looked at her and said, "You'll get fined $250 for doing that,
you stupid, worthless, Infidel, Catholic bitch."

She laughed and said, "When I cry rape and they smell your fingers, you'll
get 10 years, you towel-headed camel-fucker

 

[basketcase]

Dubai is a Trap. It's a very sad case & even Kissing, cuddling and holding hands is not allowed in public. Women’s clothing should be conservative. Men should cover their chest (Only okay if you're on the beach) and the list goes on.
...

Unless you are wealthy, then anything goes.