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UN rights body opposes military trials of civilians in Pakistan

Islamabad, Nov 8 (UNI) The UN Human Rights Committee has raised concerns about the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, which prosecutes civilians in military courts and urged Islamabad to take immediate measures to review legislation concerning military court legislation, remove civilian jurisdiction and abolish death penalty authority.
The committee has also called upon Pakistan to ensure compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) to ensure a fair trial, Dawn reported on Friday.
Releasing its findings after examining Pakistan’s case at its latest review, which concluded in Geneva on Thursday, the UN committee said Pakistan should also release on bail all civilians detained under the jurisdiction of military courts, .
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Burkina Faso announces composition of new gov after reshuffle

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