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Updated 31/8/12
Glasgow protest on Scottish TV
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Channel 4 News - Christian girl held for blasphemy in Pakistan
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An 11-year-old disabled Christian girl arrested for blasphemy, 300 families flee
The girl is accused of burning pages from a booklet used to teach Arabic and the Qur'an. Under the Pakistan Penal Code, she could get life in prison. Police saved her from an enraged mob that tried to kill her, but more than 300 families fled their homes fearing more violence. Paul Bhatti calls for calm.
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On BBC Asian Network: Should Pakistan's blasphemy laws be scrapped?
Updated 31/8/12
Glasgow protest on Scottish TV
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BBC News - Pakistani Christians worried about blasphemy laws
Pukar News - Protest for 11 Year old Rimsha Masih
Channel 4 News - Christian girl held for blasphemy in Pakistan
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Islamabad: Rimsha Masih remanded. Paul Bhatti optimistic for release
This morning, the judge granted another 14 days to investigators to close the investigation. APMA representatives "usual procedure"; preparations ahead of tomorrow’s hearing. Bishop Rufin Anthony, worried about child’s health and safety.
"I'm optimistic about the possibility that Rimsha Masih will be freed" and if she is not released tomorrow at the scheduled bail hearing, it is very likely that it "will be decided early next week", says Paul Bhatti
Read more: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad:-Rimsha-Masih-remanded.-Paul-Bhatti-optimistic-for-release-25691.html
Islamabad, Islamic leaders challenge medical report, call for punishment of Rimsha Masih
Islamabad (AsiaNews) - A court in Islamabad, under pressure from religious leaders in the courtroom, has postponed to September 1 the trial for blasphemy against Rimsha Masih, a Christian girl of 13 who is being held in prison for burning pages of the Koran . The Islamist front, through a lawyer, presented a report that disputes the results of the medical committee, who declared her a minor with - unspecified - mental disabilities. The tension was palpable in the court, increasing security concerns for Rimsha's safety, whose life now appears increasingly endangered.
Read More: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad,-Islamic-leaders-challenge-medical-report,-call-for-punishment-of-Rimsha-Masih-25676.html
Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law
This morning, the judge granted another 14 days to investigators to close the investigation. APMA representatives "usual procedure"; preparations ahead of tomorrow’s hearing. Bishop Rufin Anthony, worried about child’s health and safety.
"I'm optimistic about the possibility that Rimsha Masih will be freed" and if she is not released tomorrow at the scheduled bail hearing, it is very likely that it "will be decided early next week", says Paul Bhatti
Read more: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad:-Rimsha-Masih-remanded.-Paul-Bhatti-optimistic-for-release-25691.html
Islamabad, Islamic leaders challenge medical report, call for punishment of Rimsha Masih
Islamabad (AsiaNews) - A court in Islamabad, under pressure from religious leaders in the courtroom, has postponed to September 1 the trial for blasphemy against Rimsha Masih, a Christian girl of 13 who is being held in prison for burning pages of the Koran . The Islamist front, through a lawyer, presented a report that disputes the results of the medical committee, who declared her a minor with - unspecified - mental disabilities. The tension was palpable in the court, increasing security concerns for Rimsha's safety, whose life now appears increasingly endangered.
Read More: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad,-Islamic-leaders-challenge-medical-report,-call-for-punishment-of-Rimsha-Masih-25676.html
Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law
A young
girl who suffers from Down's Syndrome has been arrested in Pakistan for
allegedly burning a page from the Quran and could face the death penalty.
Police
confirmed that they arrested a young girl named Rimsha on Aug. 16 at the urging
of neighbors who claim they saw her burning pages of the book outside her home,
according to Vatican Radio.
Paul Bhatti against NGOs and activists who "speculate" on blasphemous disabled girl affair
The prime minister's special adviser on national harmony is working closely with Muslim leaders to keep a lid on the situation and save Rimsha Masih from prison. He expects "positive developments" but is highly critical of those who are exploiting the incident for their own "gain." Islamabad bishop slams distorted versions and "immature" attitudes.
An 11-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome has fallen foul of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Should we really continue to support this anti-Christian country?
What will Mr Cameron say or do about this gross barbarity? Just carry on supporting Pakistan regardless?
An 11-year-old disabled Christian girl arrested for blasphemy, 300 families flee
The girl is accused of burning pages from a booklet used to teach Arabic and the Qur'an. Under the Pakistan Penal Code, she could get life in prison. Police saved her from an enraged mob that tried to kill her, but more than 300 families fled their homes fearing more violence. Paul Bhatti calls for calm.
Radio
On BBC Asian Network: Should Pakistan's blasphemy laws be scrapped?
BBC - Asian Network Nihal - Keep It
Or Leave it- Should Pakistan's blasphemy laws be scrapped? Joining the discussion Canon Yaqub
Masíh and
Mr. Wilson
Chowdhry
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British Pakistan Christian Association Protest
Premier Christian Radio interview
Wilson Chowdhry, Chair of the
British Pakistani Christian Association
CLAAS Director Nasir Saeed
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MANCHESTER
Date: 1st September 2012
Time: 12 noon to 3pm.
Location; 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB.
Guest speaker David Dean of Nelson, Jabber Singh from the British Sikh Council, Ranbir Singh from the Hindu Human Rights Group and Ooberfuse who will be performing their well know campaign songs...
Date: 1st September 2012
Time: 12 noon to 3pm.
Location; 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB.
Guest speaker David Dean of Nelson, Jabber Singh from the British Sikh Council, Ranbir Singh from the Hindu Human Rights Group and Ooberfuse who will be performing their well know campaign songs...
LONDON
The BPCA is organising a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London
The BPCA is organising a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London
To highlight
the plight of 11 year old Christian girl Rimsha with Downs Syndrome arrested for
blasphemy and
To call for
reform or abrogation of the Blasphemy Law of Pakistan.
Details of
protest:
Date: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Pakistan High Commission, 34- 36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN
Date: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Pakistan High Commission, 34- 36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN
Guest Speakers include:
- Michelle Huberman - Creative Director for
Harif (A Group serving Middle-East Jews) and mother of a child with Downs
Syndrome.
- Ranbir Singh Hindu Human Rights Group
- Hal from Ooberfuse
- Rev Noble Samuel - Heston United Reform
Church
- A representative from Aid to the Church in
Need
Please remember Rimsha, her family and all those affected by this in your prayers.
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