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Christian Solidarity Worldwide representative announcing that CSW has been granted official U.N. accreditation by the 54 membered United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in April 2017.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide representative announcing that CSW has been granted official U.N. accreditation by the 54 membered United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in April 2017. | (Screenshot: YouTube/CSW UK)

Christian Solidarity Worldwide pointed out that the Supreme Court judgment acknowledged that the blasphemy laws had been used to create false allegations against Bibi.

"CSW welcomes the news of Asia Bibi's acquittal and we call on the government of Pakistan to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to ensure the safety of Asia Bibi, her family, the Christian community and all involved in her case following explicit threats from certain extremist groups in the country," said CSW's Chief Executive Mervyn Thomas. 

"The false allegation of blasphemy against Mrs, Bibi highlights the blatant abuse of Pakistan's blasphemy laws that have been used to harass and intimidate religious minorities and Muslims alike. In light of this judgement, we call on the government to implement much needed procedural amendments to prevent further misuse of the laws," Thomas added.

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CSW shared that its sources are reporting a rise in tension in Pakistan due to Bibi's release, with Islamic hardliners taking to the streets to protest.

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