PETITION TO: Pakistani Prime Minister
Let's Get Asia Bibi Out of Pakistan
Let's Get Asia Bibi Out of Pakistan
Last week, Asia Bibi was finally acquitted in Pakistan after over eight years of court proceedings. She has been in prison since June 16, 2009, accused of the crime of breaking a Sharia-based blasphemy law. Her Muslim co-workers, who reproached her for being a Christian, brought the accusation after an argument over a drinking vessel.
Her family has been informed that, in recent months, her physical condition has gotten worst during her stay in Multan prison.
Since her incarceration, the MasLibres.org platform (belonging to the CitizenGO Group) has fought for her freedom, supporting her family and channeling the economic aid of thousands of citizens to defend this Christian mother.
However, although she has been acquitted, her problems are not over.
Her acquittal has provoked a wave of violence throughout Pakistan that has already left several dead. Asia Bibi's lawyer has had to flee the country in order not to be killed. The situation is more delicate than ever.
We at CitizenGO wish to help take Asia Bibi and her family out of the country and give them a better life. However, they are now prohibited from leaving Pakistan, and her court case might be reviewed.
That is why we are asking the Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, to intercede as soon as possible so that this Christian woman and her family can leave, and that the necessary security measures will be taken to keep them alive.
We also ask United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, US President Donald Trump, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, to pressure Khan with all available diplomatic tools in order to achieve complete freedom for Asia Bibi and her family.
FOR FURTHER READING
- "Protests in Pakistan delay release of Christian woman" (National Post)
- "Family Seeking Asylum" (CTV News)
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Safeguard Asia Bibi
TO: Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
CC: António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations; Donald Trump, President of the United States and Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Dear Mr. Khan,
The recent acquittal of Asia Bibi in the case of her unjust blasphemy conviction has encouraged the hearts of millions of people around the world. The perseverance of this Christian woman, who has been imprisoned for so many years, is an example to many believers.
But as you know, the worst is yet to come. Her and her family’s lives are in grave danger as the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party and its supporters are not willing to accept the court ruling.
Only you can ensure that Asia Bibi and her family are able to freely leave the country. Only you can ensure that the necessary security measures are taken to safeguard their lives until then.
Remember that there are millions of people counting on you, praying that you will do the right thing in this situation.
Please protect the lives of this Christian woman and her family. Step up and set an example for the entire world, especially the leaders in your region.
Thank you for your time.
Safeguard Asia Bibi
TO: Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
CC: António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations; Donald Trump, President of the United States and Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Dear Mr. Khan,
The recent acquittal of Asia Bibi in the case of her unjust blasphemy conviction has encouraged the hearts of millions of people around the world. The perseverance of this Christian woman, who has been imprisoned for so many years, is an example to many believers.
But as you know, the worst is yet to come. Her and her family’s lives are in grave danger as the Tehreek-e-Labbaik party and its supporters are not willing to accept the court ruling.
Only you can ensure that Asia Bibi and her family are able to freely leave the country. Only you can ensure that the necessary security measures are taken to safeguard their lives until then.
Remember that there are millions of people counting on you, praying that you will do the right thing in this situation.
Please protect the lives of this Christian woman and her family. Step up and set an example for the entire world, especially the leaders in your region.
Thank you for your time.
