Document #1187437

ACHR – Asian Centre for Human Rights

Pakistan: Rape victims at the mercy of the rapists!

http://www.achrweb.org/Review/2006/114-06.htm

ecoi.net summary:
Article documenting cases of rape by security forces in 2005; Hudood Ordinance of 1979 introduced by late military dictator General Zia-ul-Huq provides impunity to accused of rape
Country:
Pakistan
Source:
ACHR – Asian Centre for Human Rights
Original link:
http://www.achrweb.org/Review/2006/114-06.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
1 March 2006
Document ID:
1187437 (former ID 30998)

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