LONDON : The UK-based Association of Pakistani origin Lawyers (APL) has announced its complete support to the campaign initiated by British parliamentarian Lord Nazir Ahmed to seek a fair trial of Dr.Aafia Siddiqui. APL Chair Barrister Amjad Malik, said Tuesday that western media has blacked out Dr.Siddiqui’s conviction and reactions including reservations on trial which shows that it is always ready to rub under the carpet some of the worst human rights abuses when it comes to their national interest.

He confirmed that APL appreciates Lord Ahmed’s stance on Dr.  Siddiqui’s case and that the Association will support any drive Lord Ahmed initiates to campaign, and seek fair trial for Dr. Siddiqui.

He said it is strange that neuroscientist was first labelled as No.7 on the wanted list of Al-Qaeda and later was charged and tried for minor criminal offences and she never had the opportunity to wipe the stigma attached to her name being associated with the outfit which in itself is a criminal offence.

He said APL petition to the US leadership that American Government must consider withdrawing charges against Dr.Siddiqui and her repatriation to Pakistan forthwith, is just and based on equality and justice which must be seen to be done as in this current case rules of natural justice are not met.

Barrister Malik further said Dr. Siddiqui was left at the helms of a jury of 12 men from victim community of 9/11 who could never have found her “not guilty” if there is overwhelming western media publicity that she is an associate of Osama Bin Laden.

He urged the United States to set up a commission to adjudicate the questions of true facts surrounding Dr. Siddiqui’s arrest, allegations of torture and mal treatment at Bagram airfield, her two missing children, and the issue of extra judicial and extra territorial confinement and imprisonment at Bagram.

SOURCE : App.com.pk

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