The sinister case of Aafia Siddiqui
21 October 2010 Published in MorningStar by Liz Davies Dr Aafia Siddiqui is a 38-year-old Pakistan citizen, a US-educated neuroscientist and mother of three children. She has also been convicted of attempted murder by a US court and on September 23 was sentenced
Ex-Prime Minister Unveils Gen. Musharraf on Dr. Aafia
06 October 2010 The NEWS KARACHI: Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali claimed that he brought the matter relating Dr Aafia’s abduction to former president’s knowledge; but, he advised him to stay silent. It should be mentioned here that Pervez Musharraf, announcing
Sea of Humanity Floods Karachi for Dr Aafia
DAWN Sep 29, 2010 KARACHI: A massive rally organised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement on Tuesday unanimously demanded that the United States government set aside the 86-year jail term of Dr Aafia Siddiqui and release her forthwith. A very large number of people,
Thirty Pieces of Silver and a Place to Hide
Sep 28, 2010 As an Eid gift I wrote a few words of comfort for the sister and brother of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. (published here) Nearing the sentencing date they were tired and exhausted and wondering if anything they and their supporters
Large protests across Pakistan against US sentence of Dr Aafia
Across Pakistan, the 86 year sentence handed down by Judge Richard Berman in New York has sparked rage and protest among the general population. Below are some sample articles. Only headlines and links are provided. Anti-US sentiments surge across provincial capital Awarding of
U.S. Sentence for Pakistani Ignites Anger and Protests
The New York Times Sep 24, 2010 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s leaders and opposition politicians on Friday were quick to express outrage at the sentence handed down to a Pakistani woman who was convicted of trying to kill American soldiers and
BERMAN CONDEMNS Dr. AAFIA TO EIGHTY SIX YEARS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010: New York After reading a long and cold statement, Judge Richard M. Berman callously said to Dr. Aafia : "I wish you the best" as he pronounced a sentence of Eighty Six (86) Years in prison. She would be