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Muhammad Aman Ullah is a Pakistani-Australian human rights activist known for defending individuals accused under Pakistan's blasphemy laws. He has supported multiple high-profile victims, including Asia Bibi and Shagufta Kausar.[1][2] Due to threats to his life from religious extremists and militant groups, he fled Pakistan in 2019 and is now an Australian citizen.[3]
Early life and background
[edit]Aman Ullah began his activism in 2012, speaking out against religious persecution and advocating for religious freedom in Pakistan.[3] He was particularly active after the assassinations of Governor Salman Taseer and Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, which intensified pressure on those defending blasphemy victims.[1]
Work on Asia Bibi case
[edit]He worked closely with Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy and spent eight years in prison. Aman collaborated with Ján Figeľ, the EU's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, to support her safe release and exile.[1][4]
Other advocacy efforts
[edit]He supported several other victims of blasphemy laws, including Walaiha Arafat, Pastor Adnan Prince, Bushra Bibi, and Salma Tanveer.[3] In particular, he helped bring international attention to the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel, resulting in advocacy in the European Parliament and their eventual acquittal in 2021.[2]
Threats and exile
[edit]In 2016, religious groups labeled him an apostate and placed a bounty on his head.[3] Following physical attacks on him and his family, he fled Pakistan. With assistance from international allies including Dr. Figel and Australian politicians, he was granted asylum in Australia in 2019.[3]
Recognition and present situation
[edit]In 2020, Aman was invited to attend Asia Bibi’s honorary citizenship ceremony in Paris.[5] Despite his role in major human rights cases, he has struggled to find stable work in exile and continues to advocate for blasphemy victims.[3]
See also
[edit]- Blasphemy law in Pakistan
- Human rights in Pakistan
- Freedom of religion
- List of blasphemy cases in Pakistan
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "The journey to freedom | Political Economy | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ a b "Pakistan: Acquittal of couple on death row for sending 'blasphemous' texts delivers long-awaited justice". Amnesty International Australia. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ a b c d e f Myers, Sarah An (2022-12-02). "Defender of Dissidents". Free Inquiry. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Woman acquitted of blasphemy still can't leave Pakistan". AP News. 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-asia-bibi-blasphemy-case-pakistan-canada