Pakistan rights activist, husband jailed in security case

· Security · Pakistan

Prominent Pakistani human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband were jailed for 10 years in a security breach case, according to her family. The couple say they are "prisoners of conscience" being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.

Why it matters：The jailing of a high-profile rights lawyer is a test of judicial independence and civil-society space in Pakistan.

Key points

  • The sentence was 10 years.
  • Both the activist and her husband were convicted.
  • The family confirmed the sentencing.

Sources (original reporting)

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