Title: Meeting of Attorney Clive Stafford Smith with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in American Jail
Dr. Aafia expresses desire for another meeting with Senators Mushtaq Ahmed and Talha Mahmood
Dr. Aafia recalls meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leader six months ago
Karachi ( Web News )
Dr. Aafia had been sexually assaulted in Bagram Jail, Afghanistan, as well. He said that the sexual assault on Aafia in Bagram was conducted as a disciplinary measure. He claimed that Aafia faces misconduct and violence daily, which is shameful for an American citizen. Clive Stafford Smith expressed shame over the treatment of Aafia in American jails.
Muhammad Ayub, the spokesperson for the Aafia Movement, stated that after the meeting with Senator Talha Mahmood and Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, the mood of the nation’s daughter, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, seemed somewhat improved. This information was provided after a five-hour meeting between Dr. Aafia and British-born American lawyer Clive Stafford Smith at the Federal Medical Center Carswell prison. Clive Stafford Smith shared details with the Aafia Movement Media Cell.
Clive Stafford Smith mentioned that during the pleasant meeting with Aafia, they discussed philosophical issues, much like being at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He expressed joy at leaving behind years during the meeting and Aafia spending some pleasant moments. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui expressed gratitude to Senator Talha Mahmood last week for the meeting. On this occasion, she also recalled the meeting with Senator Mushtaq Ahmed six months ago and thanked him for explaining the philosophy of Iqbal.
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui expressed the desire to meet Senators Mushtaq Ahmed and Talha Mahmood again. Clive Stafford Smith said he is pleased to inform that Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui will also be part of my legal team for meeting Aafia in FMC Carswell. The spokesperson for the Aafia Movement mentioned that prisoners worldwide are allowed to meet their family and friends, so why is special treatment being given to Aafia in the United States?
He demanded that Aafia be allowed regular facilities such as meetings with family and friends, telephone calls, and video calls. Clive Stafford Smith revealed that Dr. Aafia has been subjected to sexual assault twice. He also mentioned that the Pakistani government is aware of two incidents of sexual assault against Dr. Aafia. Dr. Aafia informed her lawyer Clive Stafford Smith about the sexual assault, leading to the filing of a complaint.
Clive Stafford Smith further revealed that Dr. Aafia had been sexually assaulted in Bagram Jail, Afghanistan, as well. He said that the sexual assault on Aafia in Bagram was conducted as a disciplinary measure. He claimed that Aafia faces misconduct and violence daily, which is shameful for an American citizen. Clive Stafford Smith expressed shame over the treatment of Aafia in American jails.
He stated that the situation in American jails with Aafia is indescribable in terms of sexual misconduct. The details Aafia shared with him are extremely distressing and entirely true. He also mentioned that there are 10,250 women in American jails, and among all those women, Aafia is the one facing the worst treatment. Clive Stafford Smith concluded that it is a failure on the part of the Pakistani government that they have been unable to bring Aafia back, and Pakistan needs to prioritize the matter of Aafia’s repatriation from America.