Leading Pakistan activist given life sentence over soldier's killing at rally
Human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life in prison for her alleged role in the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a 2024 rally in Balochistan. Supporters and human rights groups claim the trial was biased and lacked due process.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between the Pakistani state and activists in Balochistan, raising concerns about the use of anti-terrorism laws against political dissent.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Mahrang Baloch denies inciting protesters before a soldier was killed at rally in 2024
The framing focuses heavily on the activist's perspective and the criticism of the judicial process by human rights organizations.
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