Category Archives: Human Rights

Bloodlust In Pakistan

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Mash

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has stayed the execution of Mirza Tahir Hussain originally scheduled for June 1st for one month. However, the Pakistani newspaper Dawn reports that Hussain’s brother fears for Hussain’s safety and has asked the jail to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 3 Comments

Mirza Tahir Hussain’s Execution Postponed

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Mash

This a followup to my previous post on the imminent execution of Mirza Tahir Hussain. I just read this on The Times of London web site: President Musharraf of Pakistan has postponed indefinitely the execution of Mirza Tahir Hussain, 36, a … Continue reading →

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How Much Is An Innocent Life Worth?

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Mash

What is an acceptable ratio of death between the enemy and an innocent civilian? Is it 4 to 1? Is it 2 to 1? Are you willing to kill one innocent life to be able to kill 4 of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 23 Comments

A Hanging In Pakistan

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Mash

On June 1st of this year the life of a man who has spent half his life in prison will be extinguished in Pakistan. Mirza Tahir Hussain, a 36-year Pakistani-British dual citizen, will be hanged for the crime of murder. He … Continue reading →

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Bloggers Against Torture

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Mash

June is Torture Awareness Month. To spread awareness Elendil of Rummy’s Diaries has launched Bloggers Against Torture. If you are a blogger, please consider joining the alliance. If you are a reader, visit the alliance web site and help spread the word. Torture … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Torture | 7 Comments