Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)-In a case criticized by free speech advocates, an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan handed life sentences to journalists, YouTubers, and former military officers for allegedly inciting violence during past unrest. Critics argue the trial stifles independent media and sets a worrying precedent for press freedom, raising human rights concerns about judicial overreach and political influence on justice.
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