Somali Woman Killed by Stoning for Marrying 11 Husbands

A woman was killed by stoning in Somalia after an Al Shabaab-run court found her guilty of marrying several husbands, the terror organization said.

BBC reports that the woman, identified as Shukri Abdullahi Warsame, had been charged with marrying 11 times, without having divorced her previous husbands.

Residents of the southern town Sablale said the woman was buried neck-deep and al-Shabab militants stoned her to death. The Somalia-based terror group practices a strict interpretation of Muslim law, Sharia.

Al-Shabab's governor for the Lower Shabelle region, Mohamed Abu Usama told Reuters: "Shukri Abdullahi and nine husbands, including her legal husband, were brought at the court, each saying she was his wife."

 Islamic law states that polyandry - a woman having more than one husband - is unlawful, but men are allowed to marry up to four wives.

Both partners are allowed to separate legally, but while men can divorce their wives, women must seek consent from their husbands and if denied, they can seek the religious court's approval.

A news website operated by the terror group reported that Ms Abdullahi was in "perfect" health, and pleaded guilty to the charges.