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Pakistani journalist probing Imran Khan protest casualties charged with terrorism, lawyer says


Published on 2024-11-28 05:20:38 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • A Pakistani journalist investigating claims of casualties in a protest march demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan was picked up off the street on Wednesday night and charged with terrorism,

The article from Reuters details the legal challenges faced by Pakistani journalist Asad Ali Toor, who has been charged with sedition and other offenses for his investigative reporting on the casualties during protests led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Toor's work focused on the alleged human rights abuses by Pakistan's security forces during these protests. The charges against him include defamation, criminal intimidation, and incitement to mutiny, stemming from his social media posts and YouTube videos. His arrest has sparked concerns over press freedom in Pakistan, with critics arguing that the government is using these charges to stifle dissent and intimidate journalists. The case has drawn international attention, highlighting the broader issue of freedom of expression in the country.

Read the Full Reuters Article at [ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-journalist-probing-imran-khan-protest-casualties-charged-with-2024-11-28/ ]