11 US lawmakers demand Pakistan action after Christian woman ‘abducted, converted to Islam’
Neha Faqir, an 18-year-old Pakistani Christian woman was allegedly abducted in March and subsequently converted to Islam.
A group of 11 US lawmakers have called for action from the Pakistani government in response to the alleged kidnapping and conversion of a Christian woman to Islam. Neha Faqir, an 18-year-old Pakistani Christian woman, disappeared in March after attending a sewing course and was later found at a madrassa in Lahore, where she was converted to Islam.
Congressman Chris Smith, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, wrote to Pakistan's federal minister for law and justice urging them to take appropriate action to ensure Faqir's safety and well-being. The lawmakers expressed concerns over Faqir's fundamental rights, including freedom of religion and equality before the law, and requested Pakistan to provide her confidential access to independent legal counsel and allow her to communicate with her family privately.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of forced conversions and marriages faced by Pakistan's religious minorities, emphasizing the importance of accountability and the protection of religious freedom.
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