Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.
"The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a post on X on Monday.
In a statement, the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels said, "The European Union notes with concern the sentencing of twenty-five civilians by a military court on 21 December in Pakistan."
Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during the nationwide riots of May 2023. The convictions follow detailed investigations and the completion of legal procedu
His remarks come in response to the continued establishment of military and naval installations in several key areas, including Pir Chinasi (Muzaffarabad), Ganga Choti (District Bagh), Las Danna (District Bagh), Toli Pir (District Poonch), and most recently, near Banjosa (Rawalakot).
Pakistan security forces reportedly abducted four more individuals in the Dera Bugti and Kech districts of Balochistan on Monday, escalating the cases of enforced disappearances in recent months.
Baloch called for global solidarity with the Baloch resistance and condemned Pakistan and China for their roles in the continued exploitation and oppression of the Baloch people.
Pakistan military forces have reportedly abducted a student preparing for the Public Service Commission examinations from Quetta, Balochistan during a raid on Thursday.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has reported that the Dasht Khadan area of the Kech district has been under military siege and harassment for over a week with locals living a life of hostages.
Front Line Defenders have condemned the arrest of human rights defender Idris Khattak, demanding his immediate release due to safety issues and deteriorating health.