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The lawyer of Asia Bibi, the Christian recently acquitted of blasphemy by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, asks the Netherlands to offer her political asylum. If the Netherlands does not, the lawyer Saif Ul Malook threatens to return to Pakistan.
"If the Netherlands can not help me, I would rather return to Pakistan to be killed," he said at a press conference Tuesday. "I'm waiting for an offer from the Dutch cabinet."
ChristelUnie MP Joel Voordewind said that she had conveyed the message to the cabinet. According to the Minister, Minister Stef Blok (Foreign Affairs) has taken the appeal into consideration. Voordewind says he understands the "firm statements" of the lawyer.
"Not just beautiful words"
According to Saif Ul Malook, the Netherlands should be the country that should offer him asylum, as they present themselves as the guardians of the rights of the country. man. . Ul Malook thinks that the Western world should not only use beautiful words, but must also act.
The lawyer, who took refuge in his home because of riots in Pakistan and threats, claims that he had to leave life well. a quarrel with the neighbors. Recently, the highest court in Pakistan told him freely, for lack of evidence. The judge quoted in the Qur'an that "tolerance is the fundamental principle of Islam" and that religion condemns injustice and oppression.
Supporters of the radical Islamist party TLP turned against the verdict and demanded Bibi's death. condemned. Judges and lawyer Ul Malook are also under threat
Italy wants to help Bibi
Meanwhile, Bibi is waiting for his release. Ul Malook pointed out that, in accordance with Pakistani law, it was imperative to delay by a few days.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said Tuesday that his country is ready to help Bibi leave Pakistan. The Italians had already offered Ul Malook a visa to escape to Europe.
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