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Pakistan: Death threats for lawyer of Christian mother jailed for “blasphemy,” and for human rights activists

Jan 8, 2012 10:32 am By Marisol Seibold

Does Barack Obama know the name of Asia Bibi? Do Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, or Ron Paul? They ought to. Her case is emblematic of all that is wrong with Pakistan, which, despite its double game with jihadists and abuse of religious minorities, continues to be a major beneficiary of U.S. aid.

Behavior that is rewarded is repeated. Or as Reagan once put it, if you want more of something, subsidize it. Do we want more of this? No. “Lahore: death threats for Asia Bibi’s lawyer and human rights activists,” by Jibran Khan for Asia News, January 7:

Lahore (AsiaNews) – Asia Bibi’s lawyer and activists of the Masihi Foundation (MF), fighting for the freedom of the 45 year old Christian mother of five children, condemned to death for blasphemy, have received death threats. In recent days the legal team has prepared the application for appeal to be presented to the court, but specific details are not provided to safeguard the safety of the woman – in solitary confinement in Sheikpura prison (Punjab) – and the team committed to obtain her release. For some time now, in fact, a leading Islamic extremist group has put a bounty on Asia Bibi which also affects those taking her defence. Last year, the Governor of Punjab Salman Taseer and Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti Catholics were murdered precisely because they have demanded the release of Christian women and called for a revision of the infamous “Black Law”.

Salman Taseer was assassinated in part for calling it a “black law.” Asia Bibi herself is currently reported to be recovering from a severe beating at the hands of a prison guard.

The activists of the Mf of Lahore are asking “all people of good will,” Christians and Muslims alike, to defend Asia Bibi because she is “innocent”. They also point out that since 1986, when the rules on blasphemy were promulgated, the largest number of victims have been registered within the Muslim majority. Lawyers explain that the Asia Bibi case is a “misinterpretation” of the law and clarify that there are no positions “against” the community or faithful, but only the desire to save the lives of “innocent” people and respect ultimate good, human life. We respect Islam, they add, the Prophet Muhammad and all religions and “we hope that the case turns into a ‘bridge’ and a not a ‘barrier’ between Christians and Muslims.”

An inherently defective law can never be applied “correctly,” and abusive laws tend to lend themselves to further opportunistic abuses. This is exactly what is happening with the blasphemy law.

S.K. Chaudry, Asia Bibi’s lawyer, confirmed that the team of lawyers has prepared the application for appeal to the High Court, but also adds that “the primary objective” is the “protection” of the woman and her family. He also adds that he harbours “confidence” in Pakistan’s legal system and that her innocence will be proven.

The leaders of the Masihi Foundation want to thank those working on the case, with dedication and commitment. A special thought, they add, should be addressed to Pope Benedict XVI who prays for the “human dignity and basic rights of each individual.” The pope’s words, they conclude, are a source of encouragement and an invitation to “full respect” for human dignity.

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