Asia - Voice of America: Pakistani Acid-Attack Victim Enjoys New Life in Texas

Asia - Voice of America asia

Pakistani Acid-Attack Victim Enjoys New Life in Texas Aug 1st 2012, 17:25 HOUSTON — Among the new U.S. citizens sworn in at a ceremony in Houston Tuesday was a 26-year-old woman from Pakistan who came to the United States after she had acid thrown in her face 10 years ago. Doctors in Houston performed more than a score of surgeries to restore her face and, although still scarred, she is moving on with her life and trying to help other victims of violence back in her homeland.    After taking the oath of citizenship, Julie Aftab celebrated.  "I have ... Media files: B249F6F2-77C5-4CEF-A2D1-849C5B541C16_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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