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Reprieve: Pakistan govt stays execution of paraplegic man

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 7791 755 415 For immediate release: Tue Nov 24, 2015 Pakistan govt stays execution of paraplegic man The Pakistan government has stayed the exection of Abdul Basit, a paralysed man who had been set to hang at … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: a mother’s plea for mercy to Pakistan’s president

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 207 553 8140 For immediate release: Wed Sept 30, 2015 Paraplegic set to hang in Pakistan appeals to President for mercy A paraplegic – whose execution was stayed after he had been dressed in black, had his … Continue reading →

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Pakistan leaving itself open to botched hanging of paralyzed man; but may save elephant – update

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Update 9/22/15: There was a last minute stay of execution this morning. Please share this update to help ensure that the stay will not be lifted, and Abdul Basit will be treated at least as well as Kaavan, the elephant. … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: Pakistan plans proceduce for executing man paralyzed by their negligence

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 7792 351 660 For immediate release: Mon Aug 31, 2015 Jail to explain tomorrow how it will hang disabled prisoner Jail authorities in Lahore have been given 24 hours to explain how they will physically hang a … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: Pakistan petitions to execute paralyzed man, and psychotic man

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 207 553 8140 For immediate release: Mon Aug 24, 2015 Pakistan seeks court permission to hang paraplegic and mentally ill prisoners this week The Pakistani authorities will this week petition courts in the country for permission … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: Black Warrant for paralyzed prisoner a new low for Pakistan

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 7791 755 415 For immediate release: Sun Aug 16, 2015 Hearing tomorrow to decide fate of paraplegic Pakistani death-row prisoner A hearing tomorrow (Monday 17 August) will decide whether the Pakistani authorities should be able to hang … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: a clear call to Pakistan to halt senseless wave of executions

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Reprieve +44 (0) 207 553 8140 For immediate release: Thur July 30, 2015 UN and UK experts call on Pakistan to halt all executions A group of UN experts and a leading UK legal body have called on … Continue reading →

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Reprieve: Pakistan’s executions a “cruel and pointless spectacle” [Updated – petition]

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Susan Chandler

Update 7/28/15: Please sign this Avaaz petition immediately – Abdul Basit is scheduled to be executed tomorrow. Thank you. https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/The_President_of_Pakistan_Mamnoon_Hussain_Stop_the_execution_of_paralyzed_prisoner_Abdul_Basit_in_Faisalabad_Jail/?aCAxqdb Reprieve +44 (0) 7792 351 660 For immediate release: Sat July 25, 2015 Pakistan to execute paraplegic next week, as … Continue reading →

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