Supreme Court in Pakistan rejects challenge to acquittal of Bibi accused of blasphemy

After the repeal of the death sentence against Pakistani Christian woman, Asia Bibi, accused last October of blasphemy and insulting Prophet Mohamad (https://goo.gl/HNCRVc), the Supreme Court, on January 29, upheld its decision to reverse Bibi’s conviction. This removes the last legal hurdle in this case, that has been dragging for years, and perhaps preparing for her leaving the country. The Chief Justice, Assef Saeed Khossa, explained that, based on merit, the petition is overturned, pointing out that the Judiciary committee is the same one which repealed Bibi’s death sentence last year. Activists demanded that Bibi be granted freedom to leave the country as she is still receiving death threats by extremists, while noting that she has been in protective custody at a secret location. On the other hand, Amnesty International said that Bibi should now be free to reunite with her family and seek refuge in a country of her choice. (Al Diyar, January 30, 2019)

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