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Wednesday December 25, 2024

US ‘deeply concerned’ over sentencing of 25 Pakistanis by military court

By News Desk
December 25, 2024
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller at the US State Department on October 01, 2024 in Washington, DC.— AFP
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller at the US State Department on October 01, 2024 in Washington, DC.— AFP

WASHIGTON: The United States has expressed “deep concern” over the conviction of 25 civilians in a military tribunal in Pakistan, claiming the military courts lacked judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees.

In a brief statement issued on Tuesday, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Washington continued to call on Pakistani authorities to “respect” the right to a fair trial and due process, as enshrined in the country’s constitution.