Saturday, November 10, 2018

Asia Bibi - Where To Next?

She is being held at an undisclosed location for security reasons but is expected to leave the country to ensure her safety.
Speaking to Premier earlier this month, Asia's daughter Eisham said her mother will never be able to live in Pakistan again.
Numerous countries have offered asylum to Asia Bibi - that won't be a problem, but Bibi has spent a decade away from her close friends and family. Moving out of the country will mean she remains adrift from them.
Asia's husband has asked for countries offering asylum to also take in her extended family too.
Could this be the time for the UK to step up? We talk a good game when it comes to religious freedom. Earlier this year Theresa May spoke about the government looking to do more to support persecuted Christians
But will we be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure Asia Bibi has the life she deserves after what must have been a horrific time in prison where we're told she didn't see the sun or the moon.
Over to you Prime Minister...
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Marcus Jones is the Group Head of News and can be heard daily on the News Hour and on the last Thursday of each month on Middle East North Africa Analysis.
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