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Travel ban lifted

The travel ban that sparked a number of comments here a few days ago has been lifted. It seems that the US government had a little chat with the Pakistani government.

Ms. Mai meanwhile was placed under house detention and told she could not travel abroad, apparently because officials believe her personal accounts of the ordeal could harm Pakistan's image.

Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Christina Rocca told Congressmen at a hearing Tuesday U.S. officials were dismayed over the treatment of Ms. Mai, and that the issue would be taken up immediately with Pakistani authorities.

At a news briefing Wednesday, State Department Spokesman Sean McCormack confirmed that matter was raised with Pakistani officials in Islamabad and Washington, and that the travel ban had been lifted.

I think that this woman must ahve a very important story to tell and I'm glad that she'll be able to go wherever she wants to should she choose to tell it.

Posted by James Trotta at June 16, 2005 9:41 PM