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Rights groups concerned over attacks on Pakistani journalists

Rights groups express concern over attacks on scribes

Rights groups express concern over attacks on scribes ANI 04 Jun 2021, 19:18 GMT+10 Kabul [Afghanistan], June 4 (ANI): Three international rights groups on Thursday voiced grave concern at the recent attacks on journalists in Pakistan and mounting pressure on scribes critical of the Imran Khan-led government. Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists called for prompt prosecution of those suspected of criminal responsibility, reported Pajhwok Afghan News. In a joint statement, they asked the Pakistan government to conduct prompt, impartial and effective investigations into recent attacks on journalists and urged the government to abolish official policies that protect the authorities from criticism.

International rights groups express concern over recent attacks on Pakistani journalists

International rights groups express concern over recent attacks on Pakistani journalists ANI | Updated: Jun 04, 2021 14:12 IST Kabul [Afghanistan], June 4 (ANI): Three international rights groups on Thursday voiced grave concern at the recent attacks on journalists in Pakistan and mounting pressure on scribes critical of the Imran Khan-led government. Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists called for prompt prosecution of those suspected of criminal responsibility, reported Pajhwok Afghan News. In a joint statement, they asked the Pakistan government to conduct prompt, impartial and effective investigations into recent attacks on journalists and urged the government to abolish official policies that protect the authorities from criticism.

Pakistan: Escalating Attacks on Journalists

Pakistan: Escalating Attacks on Journalists Authorities Should Stop Stifling Dissent, Protect the Media  Pakistani journalist Asad Ali Toor, center, speaks during a demonstration to condemn attacks on journalists, in Islamabad, Pakistan. © 2021 AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File (New York) – A recent series of attacks and growing pressure on journalists who criticize the Pakistan government is a cause for serious concern, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the International Commission of Jurists said today. Those suspected of criminal responsibility should be promptly and fairly prosecuted. The Pakistan government should conduct prompt, impartial, and effective investigations into the recent number of attacks on journalists. The government should rescind official policies that protect the authorities from criticism and instead promote space for public debate and free expression, in the face of threats from extremist groups and governme

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