Two Christian nurses accused of blasphemy received bail and were released from prison in September. The decision was kept secret for almost two months to avoid backlash from Islamists. Mariam Lal and Nawish Arooj were granted bail by a sessions court in Faisalabad. Those charged with blasphemy in Pakistan usually languish in jail for years until the appeals process is exhausted. This is an unprecedented decision by any sessions court in a blasphemy case. Both women are currently in a safe location. They are very happy and relieved after their release, and are optimistic that the court will absolve them of the charge once the trial concludes. In Pakistan, false accusations of blasphemy are widespread and often motivated by personal vendettas or religious hatred. Accusations are highly inflammatory and have the potential to spark mob lynchings, vigilante murders, and mass protests.
Pakistan: false blasphemy accusations
Written by David Fletcher 25 Nov 2021Additional Info
- Pray: for the nurses to be completely exonerated, and for this case to be a turning point in the unjust justice system. Pray that more false accusations against Christians will be proved untrue and dropped. (Ephesians 5:11)
- More: www.persecution.org/2021/11/22/two-christians-accused-blasphemy-pakistan-released-bail/
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