Pakistan's human rights record under review

Pakistan's human rights record will come under scrutiny this week in Geneva, according to this press release from Amnesty International. Among the issues: the trial of civilians by military courts. Excerpt:

In its submission to the UN Human Rights Committee, Amnesty International outlined a raft of ongoing human rights violations in the country. The organization especially highlighted the escalating blasphemy-related violence across the country and the use of vague and coercive blasphemy laws.

Amnesty International also noted that the use of military courts to try civilians denies people their right to a fair trial. The continued military detention of 85 participants of the 9 May 2023 protests and prisoners such as Idris Khattak remains a major concern.