The Pakistani woman sentenced to death is Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was accused of blasphemy in 2009.
Asia Bibi's Case: A Summary
- Background: Asia Bibi, a Christian farm laborer, was accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad by a Muslim coworker in 2009.
- Conviction: In 2010, she was sentenced to death by a Pakistani court for blasphemy.
- International Condemnation: The case drew international condemnation, with many human rights organizations raising concerns about the fairness of the trial and the potential for abuse of the blasphemy law.
- Overturned Sentence: In 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan overturned the conviction and acquitted Asia Bibi, citing a lack of evidence.
- Public Outrage and Protests: The acquittal sparked widespread protests and calls for her execution from hardline Islamic groups in Pakistan.
- Exile: Asia Bibi and her family were forced to flee Pakistan and live in exile due to the ongoing threats against them.
The case of Asia Bibi highlights the controversial nature of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and the potential for their misuse.
