Muslim cleric arrested in Pakistan blasphemy case
A Christian girl who was arrested under Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy law may have moved a step closer to freedom after police detained a Muslim cleric on suspicion of planting evidence to frame her.
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She didn’t really blaspheme, therefore maybe she’ll live. I’m glad for her, but that doesn’t sound like much of a victory for individual rights.
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