'Break pattern of impunity': UN experts flag persecution of Pakistan's Ahmadiyya community

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56% : No one should be subjected to discrimination, intimidation, or violence, nor should they be prevented from peacefully manifesting their faith or face discrimination with respect to any of their human rights," they added.Experts also highlighted ongoing attacks on Ahmadi places of worship; desecration of graves; interference with peaceful religious observance, including in the context of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha; arrests and prosecutions related to religious practices or identity; and hate speech."The State has a responsibility to exercise due diligence to prevent human rights violations, investigate allegations promptly and impartially, prosecute those responsible in accordance with international standards, and provide effective remedies to victims," the experts said."Pakistan must break the pattern of impunity that has allowed perpetrators of attacks and incitement to hatred and violence to act without restraint," they said.
54% : "These attacks take place with tacit official complicity, whilst the cycle of fear prevents people and institutions from upholding the rights and dignity of these minority groups."They called on the Pakistan government to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their religion or belief, enjoy equal protection under the law without discrimination.
47% : United Nations experts have expressed concerns over reports of human rights violations against members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan and urged authorities to ensure their protection.According to an official release, the experts said, "We are deeply concerned by persistent reports that members of the Ahmadiyya community continue to face harassment, criminal prosecution, violence, and exclusion because of their religious identity.""Every individual has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief.

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