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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

6 Aid to the Church in Need

The Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Church) in the Philippines marks Red Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Church) in the Philippines marks Red Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. | (Photo: Aid to the Church in Need Facebook)

The Roman Catholic Church's Aid to the Church in Need, which has been in contact and released statements from Bibi's family, said that the verdict could prove to be a new beginning for the country.

"Today is like the dawn of new hope for oppressed minorities," said Neville Kyrke-Smith, National Director of Aid to the Church in Need (UK).

"It is important that justice is not just seen to be done but is done," he added, thanking the Pakistani Supreme Court justices for their decision despite opposition from Islamist protesters.

Father Emmanuel Yousaf, National Director of Pakistan's Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, said that "justice has finally been served."

"In the current developing situation and protests by extremist groups, May Our Lord bless and protect Asia and her family and keep all our Christian brothers and sisters safe here in Pakistan," Yousaf asked. 

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