The Thinking Muslim How Pakistan’s Generals Sold Out Dr Aafia | Clive Stafford Smith
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Nov 14, 2025 
Clive Stafford Smith, a dedicated human rights lawyer and campaigner, delves into the harrowing case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. He uncovers the troubling role of Pakistani authorities in her abduction and the devastating impact on her family. Clive shares shocking allegations of torture and new evidence revealing state complicity. The conversation also highlights legal obstacles Aafia faces and the ongoing intimidation against her family. Listeners learn about efforts to reunite Aafia with her children, and how they can contribute to this crucial cause.
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Abduction, Secret Detention, And Lost Children
- Clive Stafford Smith recounts Afia Siddiqui's abduction and five years in US custody and black sites.
- He describes the seizure of her three children and forcible adoption or disappearance of two of them during that period.
Extreme Sentence Rooted In Faulty Intelligence
- Stafford Smith highlights gross sentencing disparity: Afia received 86 years, one of the longest federal sentences for attempted murder.
- He argues the conviction relied on false intelligence and abusive detention conditions at FMC Carswell.
Evidence From ISI Agent And Abductors
- Stafford Smith obtained sworn testimony from ISI and captured agents proving Pakistani involvement in her abduction.
- He says secret recordings and affidavits show Pakistan sold detainees to the Americans and covered the story for two decades.