Pakistan Faces International Backlash “Pakistan Faces International Backlash” over the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. The United States accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees.” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed concern on X, stating […]
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UK Criticizes Military Trials “UK Criticizes Military Trials” in response to the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. The United Kingdom expressed that trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, and independent scrutiny, and undermines the right to a fair trial.
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Reform Urgency in Pakistan The United Nations Human Rights Committee has underscored a significant reform urgency in Pakistan, urging the government to promptly revisit and revise its legislation surrounding military courts. The committee’s recommendations include removing military courts’ jurisdiction over civilians, abolishing the death penalty within these courts, and ensuring compliance with the International Covenant
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