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The decision to conduct military trials has "been roundly condemned by human rights organisations within Pakistan and abroad. Amnesty International said trying civilians in military courts is contrary to international law."

Abid Hussain,Pakistan’s controversial Army Act: What is it, how does it work? Al Jazeera, 18 May 2023.

The decision by Pakistan Army to try civilians accused of involvement in the May 9 riots under military laws has ignited concerns among human rights activists, raising questions about the protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties in the country.

Baqir Sajjad, Undermining Justice: Court-Martialing Civilians in Pakistan. 5 June 2023.

The Pakistan government should immediately transfer civilians set to be tried in military courts to the civilian justice system, Human Rights Watch said today. Trying civilians before military courts violates Pakistan’s obligations under international human rights law to ensure the due process and fair trial rights of criminal suspects.

Pakistan: Don’t Try Civilians in Military Courts: Uphold Fair Trial Rights While Prosecuting Violence. Human Rights Watch, 21 May 2023.