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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Right groups call on Pakistan not to try 'arsonists' from political protests in military courts

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A leading international rights group and a Pakistani watchdog are calling on Pakistan not to try civilians who were involved in recent anti-government protests before military courts.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan issued separate statements late Tuesday, saying they were alarmed by the government's plan to bring supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan who clashed with police and rioted across the country to trial under military rules.

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