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Pakistan: UN experts alarmed by the conviction of Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha

4 February 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed alarm at the conviction of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges, which resulted in lengthy prison sentences, for simply exercising rights...

Philippines: Special Rapporteur calls for justice for journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

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11 November 2024, GENEVA – The Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan* today expressed dismay at the unjustifiably long pre-trial detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and called for the prompt resolution of her case by authorities...