US Expresses Concern Over Military Court Sentences for 25 Civilians in Pakistan
Miller Urges Pakistani Authorities to Uphold Constitutional Right to Fair Trial and Justice
Washington: U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has expressed concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani citizens by a military court.
In his statement, Miller noted that the individuals were sentenced for their involvement in the May 9 protests. He emphasized that military courts lack guarantees of judicial independence, transparency, and fairness.
Miller urged Pakistani authorities to respect the constitutional right to a fair trial and justice.
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This concern follows similar statements from the United Kingdom and the European Union. The UK had expressed that military court decisions lack transparency and independent scrutiny, undermining the right to a fair hearing. The European Union also expressed concern over the sentences handed down by the military court on December 21.
