=> The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon all members of the civil society to observe the Universal Human Rights Day on December 10 as a ‘black day’. The worst human rights abuses were recorded in 2007 and the rights of ordinary people have been violated by the government with impunity, said a press release.
HRCP, along with other civil society groups, will observe the black day by displaying black flags and bands. Meanwhile, to record the struggle of the legal fraternity of Pakistan the HRCP will also award the best documentary film made on this movement. The deadline for entries is June 30, 2008.
The statement further said that the assertion by President Musharraf of moving towards a transition to democracy is a ‘total farce’ and that amendments to the Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act as well as the Army Act are only a few examples of the government’s grand plan to subjugate the spirit of the peaceful members of civil society.
Furthermore, more than 400 people picked up by security forces remain missing and rights of people are being usurped on the pretext of curbing terrorism. It is the people who are suffering terrorism; both at the hands of non-state militants and state agents, said the HRCP.
Source: The News
Date:12/7/2007
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