Asia Bibi gravely ill, fears for her life, after three months in solitary isolation

by Jibran Khan Asia News:

The Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy has been ill with chicken pox, probably because of the unhygienic conditions of the cell where she is kept. Christians concern for the growing violence against them. Bishop Rufin Anthony: “This Lent we pray for peace in Pakistan. A Pakistan where we can all live freely. ”

Lahore (AsiaNews) – Asia Bibi is sick, in solitary confinement, and there are growing concerns for her life. The Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy on false evidence is sick with chicken pox, because of the appallingly unhygienic conditions she is being kept in. The complaint comes from Haroon Barket Masih, president of the Masih Foundation, who today issued a statement: “Asia Bibi was diagnosed with chicken pox, she has been kept in solitary confinement for more than three months. We have expressed concern about her health, because she spends24 hours a day locked in the cell. She needs medical care, hygienic and healthy conditions. She fell ill with chickenpox because of the dirty environment, and being unable to clean her room or bed sheets on which she sleeps. Despite her ill health she spends her time fasting and praying for everyone, she neglects her health and prays for everyone else. She is concerned about the current situation in Pakistan. We are trying to arrange a medical examination, and to ensure acceptable hygienic conditions. Until now she has had no medical care. “

Masih also declared: “Recently, Mothers Day was celebrated in Europe, we all celebrated Mother’s Day, people sent cards and postcards, but who remembered this sick woman praying and fasting in her cell? Did she not want to be with her children too? She is a mother. She prayed for her children. Please continue to pray for Asia Bibi who prays and fasts. ”

But the situation for Christians in Pakistan seems to be worsening by the day. Perviaz Masih, a resident of Lala Musa, a small town 75 km from Lahore, was threatened for being Christian. Pervaiz Masih is the father of three children and works for Pakistan Railways in Lala Musa. It all started when the Koran was burned in Florida. Masih has defended his faith in a discussion at work. He said: “Christianity is a religion of peace, and we condemn this act.” But his colleagues were not convinced, and began to threaten him. Pervaiz Masih and his family fled the house on April 4 last and are in hiding since then. Extremist elements in society are becoming violent, and the situation in Pakistan grows worse day by day. The growing extremism in Pakistan is a concern not only for minorities but also for the government.

Bishop Anthony Rufin told AsiaNews: “I am saddened by the news about Asia Bibi, on her state of health and the state in which she lives. The Catholic Church prays for her salvation, and prays that she will be treated. It ‘s a difficult time for the minorities in Pakistan, incidents of violence are becoming more numerous, for how long will we live in fear? How many more Pervaiz Masih will have to live in hiding? We must work together for a campaign to promote harmony and tolerance. This Lent we pray for peace in Pakistan. A Pakistan where we can all live freely. “

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4 Replies to “Asia Bibi gravely ill, fears for her life, after three months in solitary isolation”

  1. I hope she lives to get out of jail, she should have never been sent there in the first place.

  2. My heart goes out this woman and her family. The barbaric treatment of an innocent woman is unacceptable yet our government continues to send billions of pounds in aid to
    Pakistan. This should stop until the Pakistan government take decisive action to stop the abuse of non muslims.

  3. I am appalled at our P.M. Cameron offering Pakistan another £650 million in aid when this sort of injustice is rife there.

    Islam is a religion of VIOLENCE (not ‘Peace’, as they would have you believe).
    NOWHERE is the New Testament does Jesus advocate violence, but the Muslims’ star man, Mohammed, got his converts by the sword!

    In the Western world we have many religions among us but only Islam is a major threat to peace in the world. We don’t hear about Hindus, Sihks, Bhuddists, etc, blowing up innocent people in buses, trains, and planes, only Muslims.

  4. Ian in my 60+ years of life I have never heard of another religion that calls for the murder of people who refuse to convert, or waging war on the non believers. These two concepts are the only things that Islam has given to the world.