UN working group says Imran Khan ‘illegally’ detained; must be released immediately
United Nations Rights Working Group published an opinion on Monday in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan remarking that his detention is arbitrary and in violation of international law.
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention stated, “Appropriate remedy would be to release Mr Khan immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in accordance with international law.”
It also said that the legal proceedings against Khan were part of a much larger “campaign of repression” against him and PTI.
It also stated that in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, Khan’s party members were arrested and tortured, and their rallies were disrupted.
The UN group further alleged that “Widespread fraud on election day, stealing dozens of parliamentary seats,” took place.
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