Yvonne Ridley accuses the Pakistan government of never raising the issue of Aafia Siddiqui with the US. It appears Yvonne is wrong again.
"Asked if a more compassionate view of Dr Aafia Siddiqui's case by the US government would help in winning the hearts and minds of Pakistanis, Ambassador Patterson replied, "We are mindful of Pakistan's concern vis-à-vis Dr Aafia’s trial in the US ... She has a series of appeals. (Pakistani) politicians have asked prisoner transfer which will enable her to serve her sentence in the home country. This is complicated. The Pakistan government will have to adhere to certain treaties. But this is not out of the realm of possibility and we have been discussing this with your Government." She dispelled the impression that the Pakistani Government or political leaders who meet visiting US special envoys and Congressmen periodically have not raised Dr Aafia's case with them. "Your politicians have raised the question of Dr Aafia Siddiqui all the time," Ambassador Patterson informed."
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Here is the video of her saying the Pak government didn't ask for her back
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The trouble with you Bobalu is you're not a wordsmith ... read the words carefully of the Ambassador.
ReplyDeleteAnd then read my own words as well.
There has been no official application submitted for the repatriation of Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
We can all sit and have tea and cucumber sandwiches with Her Excellency and pass the time of day and enquire as to the welfare of Dr Aafia, but submitting a formal application is something quite different, my dear.
please engage brain before giving your opinions which, judging from the comments you have to this, amount to little more than a hill of beans.
Yvonne
When a Pakistani official requests from an American official that she be returned then that is considered an Official request. Of course they do not want to apply in writing. Then they may have to officially support their reasons for such a request. They have none, other than it would be a popular thing to do. You are right about the lack of responses. I seem to lack your gift of self promotion.
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