At this time it is important that we also pay close attention to recent events in the United States. The shooting at Ft Hood base is another tragedy of US war and occupation. It is a clear indication that it is not enough to train people on how to consul others that have participated in US wars and occupation keeping the American bases is not brought love i.e. Philippines and Japan, we must end the wars and occupations themselves. This man was born and trained in the United States, daily he heard the real stories of death, destruction and frustration by US soldiers, and this tragedy in on the hands of the US government. PAKUSAFF demands a full public inquiry and open disclosure into the Ft Hood shooting. We also demand a full public inquiry and open disclosure into the FBI shooting of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, Imam of the Masjid Al-Haqq in Detroit. When the US government tries to hide their crimes one thing that we can do is to demand a full injury and open disclosure to the public, about not only these events, but also their illegal wars and occupations. Openness is the only way to justice. This is the same as with Dr Aafia and Fahad Hahmi, and we must demand and fight for the truth.
Pakistan USA Freedom Forum and the Pakistani community wish to thank all those who have shown their support to Dr. Aafia, whether by coming to the hearings or sending messages of support or by aiding the legal fund, which is a blessing from the family of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. At a time when the working people of the U.S. are suffering from the economic crisis, the bailout to the banks, loss of jobs, foreclosures and evictions, from the wars of aggression, we understand that this support is especially difficult but also especially important. In particular, we want to thank the International Action Center, May 1st Coalition, Bail Out the People, Troops Out Now, Workers World, World Can’t Wait, Progressive Women, Working People’s Voice, No Police State, Free Speech Union Square, students, artists and women’s organizations who have come out to show the face of the real New Yorkers who stand for justice.
Special thanks to Ms. Yvonne Ridley for coming to the USA at the invitation of the Muslim Legal Fund, www.mlfausa.com, (which collected more than $100,000 dollars for Dr. Aafia’s defense) to make a speaking tour for Dr. Aafia, with the blessing of her brother, Muhammad Siddiqui. Special thanks to the Theaters Against War (www.thawaction.org ), who have performed skits for justice every Monday evening, from 5-7PM, at 150 Park Row behind the court. Here is a link to a video broadcast to one of the weekly performance vigils for Fahad Hashmi organized by Theaters Against War - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOd8Ddtk_Zw . Here are the email addresses of Dr Aafia’s defense team: Elaine Sharp elainesharp@sharplaw.biz, Charles Swift cswift@prolegaldefense.com, Dawn Cardi dcardi@cardilaw.com, and Linda Moreno cmcdonald@prolegaldefense.com
Both Judges Berman and Preska, in the cases of Dr. Siddiqui and Fahad Hashmi, respectively, have been frequently changing the dates of the hearings at the last minute. This makes it difficult for the organizations involved to inform the public. Please visit the website for more information: www.muslimsforjustice.org, www.freefahad.com.
On November 3rd Dr. Aafia was brought to the court against her will, on the basis of her refusal submit herself to inhumane strip searches. She will not accept any further humiliation, no matter the consequence to her hearing and trial. How might it be possible to get justice in this situation, perhaps they will be able to put a camera in her cell? This will be a question for the Judge about how she can uphold the Constitution in this situation. The hearing was given in front of packed court of Dr Aafia's supporters, including youth, students, people from the religious community and others.
For up-to-date information, see www.freeaafia.org, the family approved web-site for Dr. Aafia, or e-mail news@freeaafia.org, sidd2@hotmail.com (e-mail of Muhammad Siddiqui), or pakusaff@hotmail.com.
We want to remind our friends that all these horrible inhumane events happen to innocent people due to the wrong foreign policies enforced by the Bush administration and dictator Musharraf. They declared the so-called war on terror on innocent men and women and shoved them into secret prisons at Guantanamo Bay without any evidence. PAKUSAFF is proud to give solidarity to DHRP, to the struggles for the missing people and camp in front of the Supreme Court from November 2, 2009 and be among the first voices of human rights to bring this truth to the public eye and we vow to continue working hard for truth and justice.
PAKUSAFF would like congratulate the men and women of Honduras for their continued struggle for democracy and freedom in Honduras. In the struggle against the military coup in their country, they continue to sacrifice their lives, attacked by the coup forces during peaceful actions and demonstrations. We were not satisfied with Obama's policy with Hondurans.
Obama and the US State Department continue their refusal to support the people of Honduras against the coup government. The people of Honduras are our partners in Pakistani struggles against the Bush-Musharaf and US polices that have been protecting the Pakistani dictators. We need to unite together and organize in support of the people of Honduras in all of our communities.
Contact: Shahid Comrade 917-280-0840 pakusaff@hotmail.com; Kouser Izhar 732-829-2601 kizhar1@hotmail.com; Mashal Anjum – Student Coordinator 732-570-4076 mashalanjum@gmail.com
Shahid Comrade
Secretary General (917) 280-0840
Dr. Mohammed Shafique
President (718) 343-1653
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