17 human rights groups urge Commonwealth to suspend Pakistan over severe human rights violations.

A coalition of 17 human rights organizations is urging the Commonwealth of Nations to suspend Pakistan due to severe human rights violations, including the misuse of blasphemy laws leading to violence, extrajudicial killings, and unlawful detentions. They argue that Pakistan's membership undermines the Commonwealth's commitment to democracy and human rights. However, local activists caution that such a suspension might exacerbate the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan.

October 24, 2024
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