STOCKHOLM (HRNW) – Renowned Pakistani disability rights activist Tanzila Khan was reportedly barred from boarding a bus in Sweden. A fellow passenger allegedly used racist and discriminatory language, claiming Khan’s wheelchair battery was an “explosive device.” Khan shared a video of the incident on social media, calling it a blatant violation of international disability rights and human dignity. Rights groups in Pakistan have condemned the incident, demanding global protection for the dignity of persons with disabilities.
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