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U.S. prison authorities have denied Dr. Aafia Siddiqui access to spiritual support, drawing renewed criticism over her treatment.
Dr. Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned at FMC Carswell in Texas on charges of attempting to kill U.S. soldiers, has long been a controversial figure, with activists claiming she was wrongly convicted during the so-called “war on terror.”
The latest controversy arose when Imam Omar Suleiman, a prominent spiritual leader, was barred from visiting her. Suleiman, who has made repeated efforts to meet Dr. Siddiqui, stated that the denial raises serious concerns about potential human rights abuses at the facility.
“This is a basic request for spiritual support,” he remarked, adding that such actions suggest authorities may be concealing more than is already known.
Dr. Siddiqui has previously alleged severe mistreatment and filed lawsuits accusing the U.S. government and the Federal Bureau of Prisons of violating her rights. Former inmates at FMC Carswell have also initiated legal action, citing systemic abuse and inhumane conditions at the facility.
