The head of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Organization, Volker Turk, on May 9 condemned the decision of the government of Pakistan to prosecute civilians involved in vandalism under the Army Act, calling it a serious violation of human rights.
The UN human rights chief said that Pakistan’s plan to restore military courts and use them against political activists is sad and troubling. He said that the current situation in Pakistan is a cause of deep concern for me, where the rule of law is facing serious threats these days.
Volker said that the mass arrest of political activists and civilians after recent incidents of violence is disturbing and unjust as it is being done on the basis of personal interest and following the Pakistan government’s decision to try civilians in military courts. What has been decided? He clarified that against civilians and political workers in military courts
The cases would be a serious violation of international human rights. The head of the United Nations Human Rights Organization demanded the Pakistani authorities to arrange for the immediate treatment of those killed and injured during the May 9 protests and to ensure an impartial and transparent investigation into the entire incident.
He said that the prosperity of Pakistan is related to human rights, democratic process and rule of law. It should be noted that on May 9, after the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in an alleged corruption case, a large number of PTI workers and supporters staged violent protests across the country and attacked military installations. , following which the government decided to register cases under the Military and Secrets Act against those involved. Arrangements should be made for immediate treatment of the deaths and injuries during the May protests and an impartial and transparent investigation of the entire incident should also be ensured.
He said that the prosperity of Pakistan is related to human rights, democratic process and rule of law. It should be noted that on May 9, after the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in an alleged corruption case, a large number of PTI workers and supporters staged violent protests across the country and attacked military installations. , following which the government decided to register cases under the Military and Secrets Act against those involved. Arrangements should be made for immediate treatment of the deaths and injuries during the May protests and an impartial and transparent investigation of the entire incident should also be ensured. He said that the prosperity of Pakistan is related to human rights, democratic process and rule of law.
It should be noted that on May 9, after the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in an alleged corruption case, a large number of PTI workers and supporters staged violent protests across the country and attacked military installations. , following which the government decided to register cases under the Military and Secrets Act against those involved.
