The Conflict File
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Unbiased, in-depth analysis of global conflicts, security threats, and geopolitical shifts. Tracking crises, defence, and terrorism worldwide.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, face a severe medical crisis after over 970 days of incarceration. Khan has lost about 85% of his vision in his right eye due to prolonged solitary confinement, lack of sunlight, and denial of medical care. Bushra Bibi also suffers from significant vision impairment, including posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). The continued deprivation of sunlight and essential healthcare for a 73-year-old prisoner and his spouse violates international human rights and constitutes physical and psychological torture. A systemic administrative blockade prevents legal recourse. Prison authorities have blocked legal counsel from obtaining Khan’s signature on essential appeal documents for the third consecutive time. This obstruction suspends their right to a fair trial and timely defense. The “incommunicado” environment suggests a deliberate effort to bypass the rule of law. The international community must urgently address why a former head of state is being “blinded” both medically and legally behind solitary confinement. #StopKhansIllegalDetention
