Pakistan: Authorities must lift communications blackout following reports of lethal force used against protesters amid elections

AI justification

Severe human rights violations by authorities outweigh calls for investigation and accountability. | The reported use of lethal force and communications blackout by Pakistani authorities represents a severe violation of fundamental human rights, including the right to life, freedom of assembly, and freedom of expression. While Amnesty International's call for an investigation and lifting of the blackout is a positive step toward accountability, the magnitude of the violations and systemic impuni