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'New Dawn for Oppressed Minorities' but Religious Hate Rising: 6 Reactions to Asia Bibi's Acquittal

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

3. International Christian Concern

A representative from International Christian Concern speaks about the discrimination against Christian in Pakistan at a press conference in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 2009.
A representative from International Christian Concern speaks about the discrimination against Christian in Pakistan at a press conference in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 2009. | (Photo: The Christian Post)

International Christian Concern Regional Manager William Stark noted that the road to get Bibi free has been long and hard, but worth it.

"We here at ICC are so excited to finally see Asia get justice. It took nearly a decade, but finally justice has been done. Our prayers now are with Asia and her family as they are in extreme danger until they are safely out of Pakistan," Stark said. 

"We are also very concerned for the safety of Pakistan's Christian community at large. Asia's case remains highly sensitive and the ignition point for many acts of religious hatred. It is our hope that Pakistan's security forces will be able to secure all Pakistani Christians, as extremists will likely seek revenge against their community," he added.

"It is also ICC's hope that this decision will lay a foundation for reforming Pakistan's notorious blasphemy laws and signal to both Pakistan and the world that justice will prevail over extremism, even when a religious minority is accused of blasphemy."

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