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Pakistani exiled politician Shahzad Akbar assaulted in UK, raising fears of transnational repression.
Barrister Shahzad Akbar, a former adviser to Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan and vocal critic of the current government, was seriously assaulted in Cambridge, UK, sustaining a broken nose and jaw.
The attack, which occurred near his home, involved a masked, gloved assailant wearing protective clothing, suggesting premeditation.
Akbar, who had previously survived an acid attack in 2023 and faces ongoing legal issues in Pakistan, reported being punched and filmed during the assault before losing consciousness.
He has filed a complaint, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety of political exiles in the UK.
Pakistan has formally requested his extradition, intensifying fears of transnational repression.
No official details on the suspect or investigation have been released.
El político pakistaní exiliado Shahzad Akbar fue agredido en el Reino Unido, aumentando los temores de represión transnacional.