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Can US Domestic Laws Curb Human Rights Violations in Pakistan?

By Yumna Rizvi, Senior Policy Analyst
Published December 8, 2023

As concerns are raised by U.S. lawmakers about human rights abuses by Pakistan, Yumna Rizvi, CVT senior policy analyst, wrote this opinion article calling for accountability. She notes that as the U.S. takes steps to limit assistance to Pakistan in light of reports of abuses, including torture by police, accountability must take place.

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Can US Domestic Laws Curb Human Rights Violations in Pakistan?

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The Friday Times

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Yumna Rizvi is Senior Policy Analyst at CVT
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