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Ensure security for free and fair vote, Human Rights Watch tells Pakistan govt

New York, July 17 (UNI) Parliamentary elections in Pakistan scheduled for July 25 could be severely compromised unless the interim government take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of candidates and political party activists who are at risk of attack from the Taliban and other militant groups, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
“The Taliban and other militants have killed and injured hundreds of people in their quest to disrupt Pakistan’s elections,” said Brad Adams, Asia director. “The upcoming elections could be severely compromised unless the government and security forces take immediate measures to ensure that all parties can campaign freely, without fear.”
Since July 10, attacks on political party candidates have killed more than 150 people and injured hundreds.
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