The family of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, is urging the people of Pakistan to sign a petition calling for her release. Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui, Aafia’s sister, appealed to the public to help gather at least one crore (10 million) signatures to support her sister’s return to Pakistan. This petition comes as the U.S. customarily considers clemency and prisoner releases when a president concludes their term.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has also written an official letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, requesting clemency for Dr. Aafia. With public support, the petition aims to strengthen the appeal for her release and highlight the Pakistani government’s diplomatic efforts.
To sign the petition and support Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s return, please visit this link.
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Background on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Imprisonment
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s story is a complex and controversial one. In 2003, she went missing from Pakistan with her three young children and was reportedly detained in Afghanistan. She was later arrested by U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2008, and after a prolonged trial, she was convicted of attempting to harm U.S. officials. Since then, Dr. Siddiqui has been serving an 86-year sentence in a U.S. prison.
Her detention and conviction have been a point of contention, with her family and supporters alleging that she was wrongfully targeted and subjected to harsh conditions. The Pakistani government and human rights organizations have, for years, raised concerns about her treatment and sought her release on humanitarian grounds.
How You Can Help
The petition requires significant public backing to demonstrate the widespread support among Pakistanis and raise international awareness. Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui and her family hope that, with enough signatures, the U.S. administration will consider her release as part of its end-of-term clemency practices.
You can join the movement to support Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release by signing the petition at Aafia Movement’s official link.
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