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What does her case symbolize?

  • Radicalism

  • Pakistani-American tensions

  • Injustice

  • Terrorism

Answer

The case of Aafia Siddiqui has been a source of controversy and tension between Pakistan and the United States. In 2003, Siddiqui was arrested in Afghanistan on charges of attempted murder and aiding the Taliban. She was sentenced to 86 years in prison in 2010. Many Pakistanis believe that Siddiqui is innocent and that she was framed by the United States.
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