Pakistanis lose right to free speech, assembly
The Associated Press took a look at some of the restrictions of rights suspended by President George W. Bush's key terrorism ally General Pervez Musharraf Sunday. They follow:
-Protection of life and liberty.
-The right to free movement.
-The right of detainees to be informed of their offense and given access to lawyers.
-Protection of property rights.
-The right to assemble in public.
-The right to free speech.
-Equal rights for all citizens before law and equal legal protection.
-Media coverage of suicide bombings and militant activity is curtailed by new rules.
Broadcasters also face a three-year jail term if they "ridicule" members of the government or armed forces.
-Protection of life and liberty.
-The right to free movement.
-The right of detainees to be informed of their offense and given access to lawyers.
-Protection of property rights.
-The right to assemble in public.
-The right to free speech.
-Equal rights for all citizens before law and equal legal protection.
-Media coverage of suicide bombings and militant activity is curtailed by new rules.
Broadcasters also face a three-year jail term if they "ridicule" members of the government or armed forces.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home