Tuesday, September 04, 2012

'Blasphemous girl', Rimsha Masih, denied bail again in Pakistan



A PAKISTANI Christian girl accused of blasphemy in a case that has sparked international outcry must spend at least four more days in jail after a court adjourned a bail hearing.

Judge Muhammad Azam Khan has repeatedly delayed bail proceedings for Rimsha Masih, who was arrested last month accused of burning papers containing verses from the Koran in breach of Pakistan's blasphemy laws.

Mr Khan again put back the hearing overnight until September 7 following a request from a lawyer representing Rimsha's original accuser, neighbour Hammad Malik. Read more

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