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Islamabad: James Masih (67) and Buta Masih (72),
two Pakistani Christians who were sentenced to 10 years
in prison on charges of "blasphemy" in November 2006 for
allegedly burning pages of the Quran were acquitted on
April 16, 2009.
According to reports, the men claim that the allegations
against them were fabricated in response to a land
dispute between James Masih and a Muslim neighbour.
According to their lawyer, the men will not immediately
be able to return home due to safety concerns. In
Pakistan, Christians accused of blasphemy, even those
who are acquitted, often face pressure and violence from
Muslims.
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