I'm not going to start a firestorm by pointing out the reasons why Islamic countries act this way, but I can tell you that they're not going to change. There are so many who are quick to demonize what they call "fundamentalist Christians", and make all sorts of baseless arguments about how terrible they are... but then they turn a blind eye to a culture that can base instances like these, and many that are far worse, on words found in their most holiest of books.

Compassion isn't going to make women equal in these countries. Good will is never going to restore the basic human rights that they never even had to begin with. There will never be peace within a culture that embraces violence as an integral part of their religious influence.

Sadly, actions like these are becoming more prevalent among numerous Islamic governments. Many of whom are banding together under these extremist forms of Islamic law, and viciously promoting its adherence. You might as well get used reading about it, because it won't be stopping any time soon. Think about this: For every case like this one, where the woman lived to share her story... think about how many had their lives cut short before they could share theirs.