Tuesday, February 1, 2011

U.S. - Pakistan Relations Have Now Hit Another Low Point On The Case Of Raymond Davis

Burning tires are seen near supporters of the religious and political party Jamaat-e-Islami praying during a protest rally in Lahore, Pakistan, on Feb. 1. A Pakistani court on Tuesday refused to release Raymond Davis, an Embassy employee, who is accused of murdering two Pakistan citizens in Lahore last Thursday. Mohsin Raza/Reuters

Pakistan Court Refuses To Release US Official, Denying Immunity -- Christian Science Monitor

A Pakistan court refused to release Raymond Davis, an employee of the US Embassy in Lahore, saying that diplomatic immunity only goes so far.


A Pakistani court refused today to release an American official to US authorities, igniting a diplomatic rift between the two countries as well as speculation about the official’s role within the American government.

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More News On Pakistan's Refusal To Release Raymond Davis

US-Pakistan relations strained as 'CIA agent' held by court over shootings -- The Guardian
Pakistan court blocks move to release US man -- BBC
Pakistani court blocks release of American suspect -- AP
Pakistan Court Blocks Release of American Diplomat -- Voice of America
Pakistan court refuses to free American -- UPI
Pakistan court blocks handing over of U.S. "diplomat" -- Reuters
Pakistani judge blocks move to release U.S. consular employee -- CNN
Pakistan high court blocks release of US official, puts name on Exit Control List -- Times of India
Courts Should Rule on Detained US Diplomat, Says Pakistan -- Voice of America
In Pakistan, Thousands Rally Against Jailed American -- NPR
U.S. Murder Case Threatens Pakistan Ties -- CBS News
Raymond Davis incident: What sort of diplomat carries a loaded gun? -- The Telegraph
US consulate employee kills two in Pakistan: What we know -- Christian Science Monitor

My Comment: Another example that illustrates how much in the toilet U.S. - Pakistan relations are at the moment.

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