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29/12/2011

The Iranian woman blinded by acid who sought "eye for an eye" justice.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, a remarkable interview with Ameneh Bahrami.

In 2004, she was an independent young woman living in the Iranian capital Tehran.

But her life changed forever when a rejected suitor called Majid Mohavedi threw acid into her face, leaving terrible scars and blinding her in both eyes.

Ameneh started a campaign for him to be tried under an Islamic law which allows victims to have a say in the punishment of criminals.

She wanted Mohavedi to be sentenced to have acid poured into his eyes - and what's more, she wanted to administer the punishment herself.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jan 2012 13:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Thu 29 Dec 2011 15:32GMT
  • Thu 29 Dec 2011 20:32GMT
  • Fri 30 Dec 2011 00:32GMT
  • Fri 30 Dec 2011 03:32GMT
  • Mon 2 Jan 2012 13:05GMT

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