Pakistani court extends blasphemy case
- 12 years ago
Young Rimsha Masih is ushered into a Pakistani court, where she is facing charges of defaming Islam.
On Friday, the court moved to extend her detention for another 14 days.
The case has drawn worldwide criticism of the country's anti-blasphemy laws.
Masih's neighbours alleged that they found the girl burning Islamic texts in her home.
There have been conflicting reports about Masih's age and her mental state. Some media have said she is 11 and has Down's Syndrome.
A hospital said in a report she was about 14 but had the mental capacities of someone below that age and was uneducated.
On Friday, the court moved to extend her detention for another 14 days.
The case has drawn worldwide criticism of the country's anti-blasphemy laws.
Masih's neighbours alleged that they found the girl burning Islamic texts in her home.
There have been conflicting reports about Masih's age and her mental state. Some media have said she is 11 and has Down's Syndrome.
A hospital said in a report she was about 14 but had the mental capacities of someone below that age and was uneducated.