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PWA Official Press Release re Human Rights based Sanctions Applications in 15 Countries against General Asim Munir
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PWA - Pakistan World Alliance
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International coalition of NGOs challenging political repression in Pakistan, and standing for human rights globally. Advocating at the UN and beyond.
- Breaking News: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, announce Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) members who belong to the Norwegian Political Party "Partiet Sentrum"
00:00 - Imran Riaz Khan @ImranRiazKhan , Sabir Shakir @ARYSabirShakir and Barrister Shahzad Akbar @ShazadAkbar become the first "Friends of PWA (Pakistan World Alliance)" - we welcome their moral support for our global movement for a democratic Pakistan.
- BREAKING NEWS: We have just publicly announced our submission of Magnitsky style Human Rights Sanctions applications against Pakistan's fascist military dictator Asim Munir in 15 countries for his murderous violations of human rights in Pakistan. Visuals to follow.
- Shahroz Khan, international athlete & nephew of Imran Khan, has been abducted by the state.Masked men stormed his home in Lahore yesterday, beat staff & dragged him away in front of his children. Today his brother Shershah has been abducted.This is fascism, this is lawlessness.
- Outgoing EU Ambassador Riina Kionka has urged Pakistan to show “credible, visible progress” on human rights. PWA has been engaging with the European Parliament on this and pressing for the release of its report on the 8 Feb 2024 Pakistan General Elections.
00:00 - Pakistani-American human rights activist Mehlaqa Samdani (@MehlaqaCAPJ ) voices strong concern over the US Caucus's visit to Pakistan. Mehlaqa is Director of the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice (@Alliance4PJ), and a member of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA).A message for @RepTomSuozzi and @RepJackBergman: Your role as Pakistan Caucus co-chairs demands you advocate for Pakistan's people, not just its resources. If you can't fulfill that role, please step aside.
00:00 - Bushra Bibi, wife of former PM Imran Khan, remains arbitrarily detained in prison and subjected to torture. Her sister Maryam Riaz Watoo speaks of some of the conditions Bushra Bibi is being subjected to. The PWA stands with Bushra Bibi and the demand for her immediate release.
00:00 - "I have been kept in a death cell. I was kept in complete lock-up for 20 days where even sunlight did not reach me. For five days, the electricity in my cell was turned off and I was in complete darkness." Imran Khan's 2nd ‘Open Letter’ to Army Chief
- "We express grave concerns regarding the authoritarian practices ... of current administration led by PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir ... The International Human Rights Foundation continues to demand the immediate and unconditional release of former PM Imran Khan" -Replying to @IHRF_EnglishDear Pakistani citizens, Despite the support of 80% of the Pakistani population, former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains a political prisoner under the country's military junta. We express grave concerns regarding the authoritarian practices and allegations of widespread
- The PWA stands in solidarity with these courageous women for their activism, sacrifices, and unwavering fight for democracy and human rights in Pakistan
- EU Ambassador Riina Kionka has urged Pakistan to show “credible, visible progress” on human rights. PWA continues to engage with the EU Human Rights Committee & MEPs, pressing for GSP+ conditionality tied to democracy & rights protections.
- Happening now at PWA: Imran Riaz, Sabir Shakir and Barrister Shahzad Akbar dedicate a discussion to Arshad Sharif shaheed - top investigative Pakistani journalist killed by the fascist regime of Pakistan, as predicted by himself in letters to the Supreme Court before his murder.
00:00 - Press Release Video: Where and Why, Have the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) , Filed for Human Rights Sanctions Against Pakistan's De Facto Authoritarian Dictator General Asim Munir?Press Release Video: Where and Why, Have the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), Filed for Human Rights Sanctions Against Pakistan's De Facto Authoritarian Dictator General Asim Munir? @MediaCentrePWA
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