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UN expert criticises Bushra Bibi Khan's detention conditions in Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bushra Bibi Khan, the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, is detained in circumstances that could pose a serious risk to her physical and mental integrity, a UN expert warned, urging authorities to take immediate steps to address the situation, a press release by the Offic
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Tehreek-e-Insaf seeks end to Imran Khan's 'solitary confinement' after UN
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced serious concern over a report by United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, alleging that party founder and former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is being subjected to degrading and inhuman treatment during his incarcerati
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Key witness in Jimmy Lai trial allegedly mistreated in custody, experts ra
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Accused by prosecutors of orchestrating the crowdfunding effort, Lai, a 76-year-old British national, faces grave charges including "collusion with foreign forces" under the national security law and sedition.
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UN Special Rapporteur alleges use of torture against Jimmy Lai, demands pr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has written a letter to the Chinese authorities urging them to address the claims that it has allegedly tortured Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai for obtaining evidence against him, a press release from the United Nations Human Rights Commis
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