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Dr. Martin Luther King Day - 2012 |
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A Message on the Ocassion of Martin Luther King Day - 2012
January 16, 2012
Today is Martin Luther King day celebrated throughout the United States of America. Dr. King was assassinated 48 years ago because he had a dream.
Aafia was sentenced to 86 years because she had a dream. A dream for an educated Pakistan that would enlighten the Pakistani Nation and free its youth from foreign dependency and economic shambles.
MLK jr. had a dream that there will be no racial discrimination and children will be judged not by the colour of their skin but the character within.
He wanted an end to war, wanted equal opportunities for all races religions and creed. Today his dream made it possible for President Obama to be elected President, only to set aflame another series of hate and discrimination, this time it is Islam, again those who want peace are being persecuted and politically assassinated. Shattering the very dream that made America a great Nation. Dr. Aafia’s 86 year sentence is a glaring example, then there is Guantanamo Bay, Bagram and atrocities being unveiled on a daily basis.
Today, as a great leader who sacrificed his life is remembered, the current scenario is mourned, the land of the free and eqaulity for all is once again being tarnished with falsely imposed fear and prejudice, this time against Muslims. May God guide us and help save both Nations from drowning in this sea of fear.
"it is our moral duty to stand up against unjust laws and injustice because they are morally wrong" MLK april 1963.
Let us raise for Aafia and others...
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Aafia Movement Holds a Series of Events and Rallies in Baluchistan |
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Dec. 9, 2011
Aafia Movement has received a very positive reception in Baluchistan as rallies and events that highlight the serious situation in the area.
Pakistan Today
Quetta - Dr Fauzia Siddiqui, the sister of imprisoned Dr Aafia Siddiqui, on Friday condemned the government for towing pro-American policies and urged the people to fight for their rights. Addressing a press conference at the Quetta Press Club, she said that the government had adopted an apologetic attitude towards NATO regarding the murder of 24 military personnel. She said that it would be an insult to the Pakistani nation if the NATO supplies were resumed after a mere apology. Dr Fauzia said that five military operations had been conducted in Balochistan in which innocent people and leaders were killed, adding that she had come to Balochistan to express solidarity with the Balochi people and the families of the missing persons. She said that the missing persons were in the custody of the government agencies. She demanded that if these people have committed any crime then they should be produced before the court of law, instead of being confined to illegal detention.
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Aafia Movement Calls for Action Against Child Abuse - Children's Day 2011 |
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Nov 22, 2011
On the ocassion of the 2011 Chikldren's Day, Aafia Movement called for the guarantee of basic human rights for all children. The Aafia Movement also called for greater attention to the widespread practicies of child abuse in Pakistan and around the world.
A special appeal was made to eliminate child prisons and the exposing of the cases of thousands of children born in prisons who have never seen freedom.
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Makkah Group Issues Fatwa for Dr Aafia |
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Aafia Movement Sponsors Vigil for Turkish Earthquake Victims |
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Oct. 24, 2011
The Aafia Movement sponsored a candlelight vigil for the victims of the recent destructive earthquakes in Turkey.
The Movement urged supporters to channel their emotions towards aiding Flood victims in Pakistan and Earthquake victims in Turkey as these disasters had claimed many innocent victims and represented a test for the human brootherhood among us all.
The Turkish government expressed their appreciation for the sincere sentiments and solidarity expressed by the Movement.
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Aafia Movement Continues Relief Efforts for Flood and Dengue Victims |
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2011- Pakistanis Plagued again by Floods and more...
In August, 2010 the people of Pakistan experienced the worst floods on record in the history of the nation. Now, again in 2011, the country has been ravaged by floods of a significant scale. Millions more are homeless and need need urgent support from their compatriots.
To make matters worse, this year the floods have coincided with a massive outbreak od Dengue fever across many parts of the country - adding further misery to an already catastrophic situation.
While international aid has been a trickle, local groups are taking an active role. In this spirit of self reliance, The Aafia Movement had launched and maintained Flood Relief efforts during the epic floods of 2010 and has boosted that effort this year.
This year when Aafia was finally allowed to speak with her family, a subject of grave concern to her was the condition of the flood victims and upon lerning of the magnitude of the issue, Aafia has asked that all those who support her should focus their efforts, prayers and practical actions towards making a real, positive change in the conditions of the flood and dengue victims and of all Pakistanis.
Below are some images of camps set up by the Aafia Movement to bring aid to those suffering.
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23rd September Remembered Across Pakistan |
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Sep 25, 2011
September 23rd, 2011 marked the one-year anniversary of Judge Richard Berman's condemnation of Aafia to 86 years in in a US prison under harsh conditions.
The date was marked with several rallies and protests across Pakistan. The Prime Minister of Pakistan accompanied by his Interior Minister came to Karachi and visited with Aafia's mother and sister. Messages of support came in from supporters and many officials from several Islamic countries.
Yet, despite this support, the Pakistani government found it necessary to issue a press advisory discouraging reporting of the events and many of the pictures shown here were censored for several days.
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