Not satisfied with efforts for Aafia’s repatriation:Fauzia


April 11, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Fauzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr Aafia Siddiqui has said that she was not satisfied with the government’s efforts in respect of the release of Pakistani Doctor from the United States.

She however praised the role of Interior Minister Rehman Malik for the  recovery of Aafia’s children. Expressing displeasure over the government’s efforts, she said she is  not sure whether or not the Pakistani government had raised  the matter with the  Obama administration.

The Interior Minister however fulfilled his promise regarding recovery of the children while Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not extended any support in this regard, she said.

She said the repatriation of Aafia is possible provided the government demonstrates seriousness on the matter. She, however, regretted that so far the government has not taken any concrete step in that regard.

She said that Mariam, the young daughter of Aafia has become mentally sick after undergoing a long ordeal and that she cannot speak properly.

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