John R. Houk
© September 14, 2010
I received a Facebook update for persecuted Hector Aleem from his daughter Misbah. It is easy to understand if you are out of the loop about Hector for his story is seemingly ignored by all major media outlets.
He is a Christian Pakistani human rights advocate framed for blaspheming Islam by a group of Muslims that want the property of the Church that Aleem was advocating for in Pakistan. The best way to eliminate a Christian in a Muslim land is to accuse that Christian of blaspheming Islam.
If Hector is found guilty, the blasphemy charge usually carries a death sentence. Hector has already been tortured in police custody and has been threatened with his life by a Muslim mob if acquitted.
Hector’s legal representation has been precarious at best. His current attorney is demanding money before continued defense for Hector. It is evident in Pakistan that an attorney is not provided for an accused if the accused cannot afford an attorney which is a basic right in America. Or at least it is evident for Christians not to receive legal representation in a theo-political crime that involves insulting Islam.
Below is Misbah’s plea for her father.
JRH 9/14/10
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Hector Aleem's Birthday
By Misbah Aleem
September 12, 2010 at 1:26pm
Free Hector Aleem - Facebook
There are some things we would like to tell you; First of all it’s about some organizations. We have been collecting donations since April and many brothers and sisters helped us. But as you all know that lawyers never stop asking for money, we really appreciate the help of all brothers and sisters who contributed some amount. But that was not enough for our lawyer and he is continually asking for more. Some of our friends gave us two organizations and they told us that these organizations help those in need and they will defiantly help us in giving fee to our lawyer. Now when we contacted those two organizations they refused to help us, I don’t know which organizations help those in need. The names of those two organizations are ICC (International Christian Concern) and ADF (Alliance Defense Fund). Here are the mails from those two organizations which refused to help us for no reason.
Here is the mail from ICC (International Christian Concern):
from: Darara - darara@http://www.persecution.org/
to Mehwish Aleem - mehwishaleem@gmail.com
date: Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 2:02 AM
subject: RE: Any News?
mailed-by: http://www.facebook.com/l/911dbrw9JVPbfbAegzuHJ8HaBqQ;persecution.org
hide details Jun 30
Dear Mehwish,
First of all, I would like to apologize for not replying sooner. We definitely understand your situation and the plight of the entire family as your dad goes through this difficult time. It’s my strong hope and prayer that everything will be settled soon and your dad will be free. From our part, I really feel sorry to tell you that we aren’t in the position to pay for the lawyer’s fee. Please let’s know how the situation is going.
Thanks,
Darara
Here is the mail from ADF (Alliance Defense Fund) to our lawyer:
from Jessica@adflegalintake.org - Jessica@adflegalintake.org
to G.K.Imtiazi - gk.imtiazi@gmail.com
date Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:56 AM
subject RE: Some Information
hide details Sep 10 (3 day ago)
Dear Mr. Imtiazi:
Thank you for giving our attorneys the opportunity to review your request for assistance on Hector Aleem’s case. Unfortunately, this case is not within the scope of cases that we are currently accepting for representation. We have reviewed the information you have provided and have found that this situation falls outside of the scope of cases that we can advise or assist on. Accordingly, ADF will not be able to assist you in representing Mr. Aleem as legal counsel in this matter. At this time, there is no need for you to submit your resume’ in order to apply for a grant.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to consider the matter.
Sincerely,
________________________________________
Jessica
Legal Intake Manager
(480) 444-0020
(480) 444-0028 (fax)
jessica@adflegalintake.org
http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/
See these are the two mails from these two organizations which refused to help us for no reason. But there is one organization called Christian Guardians who helped us financially. They donated $400; they couldn’t donate us further because they are a new born organization.
***** Hector Aleem’s Birthday *****
And it’s been almost one year since this group came into being and we all appreciate your prayers and your donations. Now Our Father Hector Aleem’s Birthday is coming on 15th September 2010 and we need a little favor from you people. Can you please send birthday cards to our father Hector Aleem? His birthday is coming on 15th September 2010 and it would be great if you guys send him birthday cards on 15th September 2010. Because he is alone in the jail and there will be no one to wish him for his birthday, we will really appreciate if you people send birthday cards to him.
Here is the Address where you will have to send the cards:
Hector Aleem
Adiyala Jail Rawalpindi
Pakistan
And please do not write anything negative about Islam or Pakistan as this will be dangerous for Hector Aleem.
***** Cause for Hector Aleem *****
And here is the cause we made, which is another way to raise awareness about our father Hector Aleem. So please join this cause on Facebook and also invite your friends to join.
Here is the link to the Cause: http://www.facebook.com/l/911dbPPGRrz8ZJ-mkmFEozatPLQ;www.causes.com/causes/524518?recruiter_id=95361826
Please donate here: http://www.facebook.com/l/911dbZJD-__w4KajH15TveisVuw;tinyurl.com/hectoraleem
And if you want to donate through any other way then please contact Mehwish Aleem who is in the Admin list.
Thank you for your support so far
God Bless You all
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