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Pakistan in Crisis - Former HRF Executive Director Comments on Trip to Pakistan

HRF Executive Director Maureen Byrnes traveled to Pakistan from December 9 to December 14. She met with judges, journalists, lawyers and other members of civil society who have been urging their government to restore the fired judges, release those still being detained, and lift restrictions on the press.

Human Rights First releases report with recommendations on how Pakistan and the U.S. can reverse the damage to the rule of law

Statement: HRF Calls on US Government to Press for Action

Concerns and recommendations on judicial independence

Fact sheet on the impact of martial law