Source: Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)
21^st June 2012: The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has been informed to today by the legal team representing Intisar Sharif Abdullah, that she has been released unconditionally and without further charge.

We understand so far, the appeal court of Karari, Omdurman – Khartoum, overruled the previous verdict and ordered Intisar's immediate release, which was carried out in a silent manner yesterday. As it seems, the case was not referred back to the local court, so that this decision will probably be final. SIHA will receive copies of the appeal court's decision on Sunday to comprehend on which grounds the new decision was made.

Intisar had been kept in solitary confinement with her 5 month old baby since the 22^nd April 2012, charged with adultery and sentenced without legal representation nor translation. Since then an appeal process was instigated alongside international campaign calling for her released and was joined by human rights organizations inclusive of Human Rights Watch and Amnesty international

As for now, we are first and foremost happy for Intisar, her children and her entire family. SIHA will be further in touch with Intisar and try to support her where possible, and we will continue our work to prevent any woman going through an experience such as this. We'd like to express our thanks to all of those who shared our concerns for Intisar and gave their support in this case. 

For more information please visist SIHA website at http://www.sihanet.org or contact sihahornofafrica@gmail.com