[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Islamabad – Imaan Mazari, a prominent human rights activist and lawyer, was freed from incarceration on Saturday, as an anti-terrorism court granted her bail. This development came after a three-day period of police custody stemming from her alleged involvement in a terrorism-related case.
Imaan Mazari and Ali Wazir had been detained on August 20th for publicly criticizing state institutions during a rally, sparking significant attention from human rights organizations concerned about a growing crackdown on politicians and activists in Pakistan. Both individuals faced charges of sedition, obstructing government officials in the performance of their duties, and causing damage to public property.
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On August 28th, they were granted bail in the sedition case, only to be re-arrested by Islamabad police on new terrorism-related charges. The following day, the court ordered her to be held in police custody for three days in connection with the fresh case. According to local media reports, her release from jail followed the approval of her bail, allowing her to return home[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
