Quick Info
| Profession | Neuroscientist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
Latest News about Aafia Siddiqui
An Afghan TV discussion reignited controversy around Aafia Siddiqui by calling for kidnappings of Americans to pressure for her release. The panel remarks framed her as a Pakistani neuroscientist serving an 86-year sentence in Texas for attempting to kill U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan. The episode drew attention because it linked her name to renewed extremist rhetoric and kidnapping advocacy.
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court stayed contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal ministers in a case tied to efforts on Aafia Siddiqui's behalf. The matter stemmed from an Islamabad High Court order that had allowed amendments to an already settled petition concerning her repatriation and legal status. The court action kept the dispute alive amid continuing pressure on Pakistani officials to pursue her case internationally.
A Global Voices article examined the ongoing dispute over Aafia Siddiqui's detention and the competing narratives around her case. It said she remained held at Federal Medical Center Carswell in Texas while supporters alleged denial of medical care, restrictions on religious practice, and abuse. The piece also noted that her lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith, repeated allegations of physical and sexual abuse made in late 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Field | Neuroscience |
| Thesis | Separating the components of imitation |
| Doctoral Advisor | Robert Sekuler |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'4" (approx.) |
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| Weight | 90 lb (41kg) (at time of arraignment) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Zambia and Karachi |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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Family
| Father | Muhammad Salay Siddiqui (Neurosurgeon) |
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| Mother | Ismet Siddiqui (Islamic teacher and social worker) |
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Career
| Known For | Serving an 86-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Employer | Federal Medical Center, Carswell |
| Conviction | Convicted on 3 February 2010 for attempted murder and assault of US personnel in Afghanistan; sentenced to 86 years |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was imprisoned due to suspected ties with Al Qaeda. | |
| 2. A neuroscientist from Pakistan who graduated from MIT. | |
| 3. Gained the title of the world's most sought-after woman in 2004. | |
| 4. She was the first woman to be featured on the FBI's Seeking Information – Terrorism list. | |
| 5. She was convicted on 3 February 2010 for attempted murder and assault of US personnel. | |
| 6. She is often called the “Most Oppressed Muslim Woman in the World”. | |
| 7. She has been held in solitary confinement for over 14 years, longer than any other person in a U.S. federal women's prison. |