Asia Bibi Acquittal Confirmed

Pakistan's highest court has affirmed the reversal of Asia Bibi's conviction for blasphemy, rejecting an appeal by hardliners who wanted her executed. She is now free to leave Pakistan.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47040847

This is welcome news, but I will breathe easier once I know she is actually out of that hellhole.

*Update: As expected riots and other protests are breaking out across Pakistan.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-30/asia-bibi-free-after-nine-years-ending-blasphemy-case/10760788

"The court's decision prompted nationwide protests from Islamist hardliners.

The protests led to schools being shut in some areas and a major highway from Islamabad to Lahore was blockaded by angry mobs."

What a hellhole.


"Correction, Fousesquawk. It's a sh--hole."