From Jihad Watch:
Pakistan: Jailed Christian woman accused of blasphemy living in constant fear
For even if she is cleared, she could easily then be murdered by Islamic supremacist vigilantes. "Jailed Pakistani Mother Living in Constant Fear, Husband Says," from Compass Direct News, January 19:
LAHORE, Pakistan, January 19 (CDN) -- A mother of five sentenced to death on "blasphemy" charges has lived in constant fear since the killing of Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer, her husband told Compass as he came out of Sheikhupura District Jail after meeting with her last week.
Ashiq Masih said his wife, Asia Noreen (alternatively spelled Aaysa, and also called Asia Bibi), is "very afraid." Her conviction triggered a violent chain of events in Pakistan, including the Jan. 4 murder of Taseer by his bodyguard after the governor voiced support for her.
"She knows the Muslims have announced a prize on her head and would go to any lengths to kill her," a visibly nervous Masih told Compass. "The governor's murder in broad daylight has put her in a state of paranoia."
He added that threats by Islamist extremists have dampened Noreen's hope of getting justice from the Lahore High Court, where her appeal against the conviction has been filed but yet to be taken up....
Posted by Robert on January 21, 2011 8:54 AM
Pakistan: Jailed Christian woman accused of blasphemy living in constant fear
For even if she is cleared, she could easily then be murdered by Islamic supremacist vigilantes. "Jailed Pakistani Mother Living in Constant Fear, Husband Says," from Compass Direct News, January 19:
LAHORE, Pakistan, January 19 (CDN) -- A mother of five sentenced to death on "blasphemy" charges has lived in constant fear since the killing of Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer, her husband told Compass as he came out of Sheikhupura District Jail after meeting with her last week.
Ashiq Masih said his wife, Asia Noreen (alternatively spelled Aaysa, and also called Asia Bibi), is "very afraid." Her conviction triggered a violent chain of events in Pakistan, including the Jan. 4 murder of Taseer by his bodyguard after the governor voiced support for her.
"She knows the Muslims have announced a prize on her head and would go to any lengths to kill her," a visibly nervous Masih told Compass. "The governor's murder in broad daylight has put her in a state of paranoia."
He added that threats by Islamist extremists have dampened Noreen's hope of getting justice from the Lahore High Court, where her appeal against the conviction has been filed but yet to be taken up....
Posted by Robert on January 21, 2011 8:54 AM
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