Monday, November 05, 2007
Mushareff's newest defense
Mushareff declared that the reason he has cancelled democracy in Pakistan is not only the terrorists attacks but because of judicial activism! The Pakistani Supreme Court is to rule on whether General Mushareff's election was legitimate or not.
Security forces have arrested opposition party workers, lawyers and human rights advocates. Security forces continue to block the Supreme Court and the Parliament. Parliamentary elections scheduled for January has been postponed. Television is off the air--including CNN & BBC.
The constitution has been suspended. Protests are not tolerated.
Security forces have arrested opposition party workers, lawyers and human rights advocates. Security forces continue to block the Supreme Court and the Parliament. Parliamentary elections scheduled for January has been postponed. Television is off the air--including CNN & BBC.
The constitution has been suspended. Protests are not tolerated.
Labels: judicial activism, Pakistan, suspension of democracy