Harsh Sentence For Pakistani Scientist Convicted For Terrorism

Pakistani protesters carry photographs of Aafia Siddiqui during a march to support her in Karachi on September 23. Photo from Radio Free Europe

Pakistanis Angry After US Jails Scientist For 86 Years -- BBC

Protests are continuing in Pakistan after a US court jailed a Pakistani scientist for attempted murder.

Aafia Siddiqui was sentenced to 86 years for trying to kill US government agents in Afghanistan in 2009.

Reports said about 100 people took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi on Friday following protests overnight after news of the sentence.

Pakistan's prime minister called the sentence unfortunate and said he would take the matter up with US officials.

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Update: Jailed for 86 years, the Pakistani mother-of-three who tried to kill FBI agents and U.S. soldiers with assault rifle in Afghanistan -- The Daily Mail

My Comment: A life sentence for attempted murder seems harsh to me, but I guess this sentencing reflects US policy on how to treat such criminals/terrorists.