PRESS RELEASE : Rashid and Sajid Shot dead in Session Court Faisalabad: HRFP Faisalabad (July 20,2010).
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In the reaction of two Christian brothers Rashid & Sajid murders, On the Human Rights Focus Pakistan's Appeal ,The Christians will observe the 7 days as mourning ,said Naveed Walter ,President Human Rights Focus Pakistan.
He said, In the lazy protection of police the victims went for the hearing of their case, the extremists shot them in the premises of session court Faisalabad at noon on July 19 before any decision by the Court .Naveed Walter said, for how long we will became the victims of blasphemy laws.He said, The extremists dont even wait for the decision by the court. The result of the litrature on which they are accused was proved the false after verification of their handwritting but the local media still calling them the blasphemers,He added more. IS THIS A JUSTICE,are we save in our own country?
He said ,This incident filled the Christians with extreme anger and sorrow. Naveed Walter thanked to Lahore High Courts sue moto action and urged to Government for the real punishment to the killers and reveal the real faces behind this bloodshed play.
He said ,the 11th August will be observed as Black Day by the all minorities of Pakistan. That day the people will tie the black ribbons at their arms , will raise the black flags at their homes and the special prayers will be offered in their Prayer places for the peace,unity,tolerance and religious harmony in Pakistan,he added more.
Update:( July 20,2010)
The funeral of Rashid and Sajid was taken place in Cathedral Church today morning. Bishop Joseph Coutts along with other congregation representatives leaded the Holy Mass. The local Christian community from Warispura,Ibne Mariam Colony, Christian Town, Bilal Town and Mansoorabad was there in Church at the time of their funeral.
20th July is the day of grief and sorrow for the Christians. Blasphmy laws snatch the two young brothers but still the Christians are helpless against it. The clouds of fear and anger are prevailing among the minorities of Pakistan.
HRF condemned the terrorist act against the Christians of Pakistan. The both were proved innocent by the police investigation department. The 295C is now been used for the vengence of personal rivalries.HRF request to all citizens of Pakistan to dont use this law against any innocent because of your personal rivalry because no one can think even about it. GOJRA was turned in ashes last year and this year is Warispura .
UPDATE :(JULY 19 ,2010 )
HRF team observed that after hearing the news of the death of the accused, Christians filled with anger and grief. They gathered for the peacefull protest. But in the reaction the Muslims storm of anger threw bricks and stones on the shops of Christians. Without paying attention to the pain of Christians, the Muslim mobs from different areas attacked the Christians and started firing and broke the Churches, Shops and Homes. Many People became injured.
Instantly number of police vans and media reachd there. But firing and throwing of stones was continued even after the police tried to stop them,but failed. For almost 3 hours that process leave the people insecure in their own homes. At last police used tears gas to stop the mobs but different groups keep on coming again and again. The speeches from the mosques motivated muslims for that revenge. The people of Daudnagar and Warispura spent whole night in streets and roofs for the safety purposes. The team of HRF was there to be the witness and to help there. In a nutshell the night intensify the revolt between the Christians and the Muslims.
National seminar teachers teams Pakistan
Theme: social threats and spirituality
The Main Verse: The night is far spent. The day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness and let us put the armor of light.(Romans: 13:12)
Venues
15th June, 2010. St. Francis boys’ high school sahiwal
16th June, 2010. St.Johns cathedral high school gojra
17th June, 2010. St. Catherine girls high school Faisalabad
Resource persons:
Prof. Anjum James Paul (political science) Govt. college Samundri
Mr. Naveed Walter, President, Human Rights Focus (HRF) Faisalabad
Rev. Fr. Tahir Rauf, Director, catholic education board Faisalabad
Anchors:
Mrs. Kausar Riaz
Mrs. Uzma Shehzad
Ms. Christina Suraaj
Mr. Riaz shahid
Number of Participants: (135 = 73 Males + 62 Females.)
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( http://www.assistnews.net/STORIES/2010/s10070107.htm ) 17-07-10Christians in Gojra appealed to US Consulate the repeal of blasphemy laws
( http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=16514&theme=5&size=A )
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( http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/headlinenewsd.php?hnewsid=1346 )
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( http://persecution.org/suffering/ICCnews/newsdetail.php?newscode=9941 )
( April 24th,2009)
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( http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/headlinenewsd.php?hnewsid=1044 )
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( March 18th , 2009 )
Marginalization, threats, and misery for families charged with blasphemy
( www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=14494&size=A )
(February 16th ,2009)Acquitted Christian doctor goes into hiding in Pakistan
( http://www.persecution.org/suffering/newsdetail.php?newscode=8897 )
( November 12th , 2008. )
