Amnesty chief criticises military trial of civilians in Pakistan
Military courts in Pakistan should not try more than 100 people for their alleged role in attacks on army
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Military courts in Pakistan should not try more than 100 people for their alleged role in attacks on army
Amnesty International's chief emphasized the need for Pakistan to uphold fairness in trial procedures and freedom of expression amidst the decision to try over 100 civilians in military courts. The organization stresses the importance of international obligations, transparency, and judicial independence.
Military courts in Pakistan should not try more than 100 people for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during the riots that followed former premier Imran Khan's arrest on May 9 last year, Amnesty International chief has said.
Pakistan News: Amnesty International chief criticizes Pakistan's use of military courts to try civilians, including 102 accused for attacks on army installations dur
Even though the military remains the final arbiter in Pakistan to determine the course of politics, the May 9 protests have made it more difficult and challenging than ever for it to manage the guided democracy. The anguish and sentiment of people against the instrumental role of the military have raised questions about its legitimacy.