Tuesday 23 May was the Global Day of Action calling for the release of Baba Jan, a well-known human rights and community activist in Pakistan. Baba Jan was arrested in 2012 for the ‘crime’ of leading a demonstration against killings by the police. Baba Jan was charged under terrorism laws and tried in special anti-terrorism courts. He, and 15 other activists were handed life sentences. A new appeal is going to be heard by the Supreme Court of Pakistan against his sentencing.
Tuesday 23 May was the Global Day of Action calling for the release of Baba Jan, a well-known human rights and community activist in Pakistan. Baba Jan was arrested in 2012 for the ‘crime’ of leading a demonstration against killings by the police. Baba Jan was charged under terrorism laws and tried in special anti-terrorism courts. He, and 15 other activists were handed life sentences. A new appeal is going to be heard by the Supreme Court of Pakistan against his sentencing.
