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
American artist unveils banner for Dr Aafia
September, 2010 Ahead of Dr Aafa's sentencing date of September 23rd, American artist Max Jackson unveiled a banner prompted by what was seen as a miscarriage of justice. In addition to bing an artist, Mr. Jackson is also a farmer.
US Ambassador Summoned by Pakistani Senate
* Senate committee chairman says whole nation wants early release of scientist By Tahir Niaz ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday asked the Foreign Office (FO) to summon US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson to the FO, for
Dr Aafia Sentencing date changed to Sept 23, 2010
Judge Richard Berman has changed Dr Aafia's sentencing date from August 16, 2010 to September 23, 2010 at 9:00 AM in the Federal Court Building at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan, New York.