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72-Year-Old Acquitted After 24 Years on Death Row

7/2/2025

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After 24 harrowing years on death row, 72-year-old Anwar Kenneth has been acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan. The Supreme Court recognized his mental health struggles, ruling he could not be held criminally responsible. His case sheds light on the urgent need for reform in blasphemy laws, advocating for the protection of minorities and justice for all.

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After 24 harrowing years on death row, 72-year-old Anwar Kenneth has been acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan. The Supreme Court recognized his mental health struggles, ruling he could not be held criminally responsible. His case sheds light on the urgent need for reform in blasphemy laws, advocating for the protection of minorities and justice for all.