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Kidnapped Pakistani Christian opts to stay with Muslim husband
July 22, 2011
A Christian woman who, according to Pakistani Christian leaders, was abducted, forced to marry, and forced to convert to Islam, has told the Punjab High Court that she would like to stay with her husband. Farah Hatim’s family speculates that she made her decision because she is either pregnant or under duress..
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Further information:
- The Punjab High Court closes the case: Farah Hatim stays with the Muslim family (Fides)
- Pakistan: bishop urges release of woman forced to convert to Islam (CWN, 6/14)
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