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Pakistan

US concerned over sentencing of Pakistanis by military courts

  • Asks Pakistan to respect the right to a fair trial and due process
Published December 24, 2024

The United States said that it is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians by a military court for their involvement in the May 9 riots last year.

In a post on X, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said Washington continued to call on Pakistani authorities to “respect” the right to a fair trial and due process.

The statement by the US comes after European Union and the United Kingdom (UK) has also reacted to sentencing.

In a statement issued, an EU spokesman said that “these verdicts are seen as inconsistent with the obligations that Pakistan has undertaken under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).”

The statement further said that “in line with article 14 of ICCPR every person is entitled to a fair and public trial in a court that is independent, impartial and competent, and has the right to adequate and effective legal representation.”

Similarly, A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said that the UK respects Pakistan’s sovereignty over its own legal proceedings, trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, independent scrutiny and undermines the right to a fair trial.

“We call on the Government of Pakistan to uphold its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights”, the spokesperson added.

On December 21, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that military courts have sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during nationwide riots in May 2023.

The ISPR said that in the first phase, Field General Court Martial have promulgated the punishments to 25 accused after examining all evidence, affording all legal rights to the accused and completion of due process.

Fourteen of the 25 convicted received 10-year sentences, with the majority linked to the Jinnah House incident.

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Love Your Country Dec 24, 2024 10:27am
Double faced is an understatement for these guys; look at how many innocents are being KILLED daily in Gaza under their watch and they are ''concerned'' about trials in Pakistan - shame.
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KU Dec 24, 2024 10:52am
No surprises, we always make the news for all the wrong reasons. Same concern for Syria, Iraq, etc, was voiced by US yet they let it pass, but now they champion human rights.
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MZI Dec 24, 2024 12:27pm
Pakistan is concerned over US support for genocide of Palestinians. Pakistan is concerned over lack of Donald Trump's indictment over Jan 6 insurrection attempt in 2021, resulting in his re-election.
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Dr James Wang NG Dec 24, 2024 12:30pm
People of Pakistan should observe and realise how PRC doesn't interfere in other countries internal issues. PRC stands for progress and development of all.
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Dr James Wang NG Dec 24, 2024 12:32pm
PRC respects sovereignty and laws of the land.
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Aamir Dec 24, 2024 05:54pm
@Love Your Country , 2 wrongs don't make a right.
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