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BREAKING: After a year in jail, Dr. Mahrang Baloch writes from prison for The Guardian. theguardian.com/global-develop…

The relevant reportage follows. Pls note, this is not the immunoglobulin case.

Really hoped yesterday would be the last time we’d use this hashtag but alas, #ReleaseAliWazir

Ali Wazir developed hypertension, diabetes and a heart condition after 21 months in jails across three provinces, only to be released and re-arrested in Sukkur today. Shame on you @BBhuttoZardari

my response to Mayor Mamdani, the reporters calling me, etc.

"We have supplies for two months" isn't the flex the government thinks it is. It is an extraordinary and unprecedented time, insofar is oil supply is concerned.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez responds to Trump : "23 years ago, U.S govt dragged us into a war with Iraq, A war said to fight to eliminate Saddam Hussein's nuclear weapons and bring democracy But NO nuclear weapon was found in Iraq" You can't fool us twice !! BRUTAL !!

A New York Times investigation indicates that it was a US strike on an Iranian school that killed 175 people, mostly children. nytimes.com/2026/03/05/wor…

Indian media reporting that the U.S. may have used its cooperative access to secure Indian communications to locate the Iranian ship, which was indeed observing “peace protocols,” which mean it was effectively defenseless theweek.in/news/middle-ea….

'If Sri Lanka Cricket Evolved And Adapted Like My Accent And Appearance, We Would Have Had A Chance,'; Sanga. #lka #NewsCurry

Long overdue but lovely timing with the coal import scufafle. The government is governmenting on underdrive

//Representing one of the petitioners, Attorney-at-Law Suren Fernando argued that the social media ban was imposed pursuant to a verbal order issued by authorities, which he contended was entirely contrary to the law.// adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=1…

Lawyers/politicians who warned Muslims from voting against the Rajapakses should probably sit this one out #sallyarrest

A reply to the Statement of Concern by Academics, Feminists, Activists and Civil Society Representatives 🫡 Professor Wickremesinghe's academic record, and international recognition are not in dispute. Her professional standing is well documented and not in dispute. However, the issue before the public is not her scholarship. It concerns an investigation into the alleged use of public funds by her Husband. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, any allegation relating to the use of public resources must be examined through a lawful and transparent processes. If an inquiry is underway and she was present on the trip in question, then requesting her appearance to clarify facts or provide information is not extraordinary. Participation in such a process does not, in itself, constitute harassment or political victimisation. Due process is a constitutional safeguard designed to protect both individuals under scrutiny and the public interest. Professional distinction, intellectual reputation, or proximity to political office cannot operate as a shield against lawful investigation. The final appeal in the statement urges that investigative actions should not result in harassment, intimidation, or reputational harm to independent academics. As a principle, protection from abuse must apply to every citizen equally. It cannot be framed as though it belongs uniquely to a particular professional class. To single out academics as requiring special insulation implies that status or class entitles someone to special protection. In a country with a long history of selective accountability and impunity, it is important to avoid creating the perception that certain categories of individuals deserve a more cautious or deferential application of legal process. The correct principle is universal... investigations must be conducted fairly, proportionately, and without political misuse . If there has been no wrongdoing, the process will establish that. If there has been impropriety, the same process must be allowed to reveal it. The integrity of our institutions depends on consistent standards, not on social standing or professional recognition. Equal justice requires that the law apply evenly and without exception. #SriLanka #SystemChangeLK #AccountabilityProjectLK

One more thing: The government is now going for an emergency procurement to buy coal in the spot market. If there is nothing wrong with the coal they procured and if the shipments are all arriving on time, why the emergency procurement?

Canadian PHD scholar @Hamzakk has been sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand after surfacing today in NCCIA custody, three days after his abduction. According to the FIR, his tweets ‘pose significant risk of severe reputational damage to the state of Pakistan.’

Corruption and accountability matter only when the accused are not your friends. Legal processes are deemed abusive when applied to the privileged. Class loyalty always trumps principles and the rule of law.

📍 INDIA In the context of ongoing activities under the JSW Utkal Steel Ltd. (JUSL) project in Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha, the systematic intimidation and legal persecution of human rights defenders who are advocating, mobilising and speaking out against these and other business interests with adverse effects, continues. Front Line Defenders highlights the important communications by 8 United Nations Special Procedures mandate holders to the Government of India and to JSW Utkal Steel Ltd. (JUSL) in November 2025 concerning adverse impacts linked to the proposed integrated steel plant project, and call for an end to the targeting of human rights defenders who are peacefully opposing the project. Link to the communications : zurl.co/rLedS

#Pakistan: UN experts alarmed at the conviction of lawyers & human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir & Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges. Lawyers, like other individuals, are entitled to freedom of expression. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

They jailed her for a tweet. On 24 January, human rights lawyer @ImaanZHazir and her husband @AdvHadiali were sentenced to 17 years in prison for tweeting and retweeting. Days before her arrest, we filmed her talking about PECA, the law they'd use to lock her up. 2026 marks 10 years of Pakistan's cybercrime law, which has been used to silence anyone who dares to speak up. Tweet about disappearances? Jail. Call out human rights abuses? Jail. Criticise the state? Jail. Imaan and Hadi are not the first. They won't be the last. Join HRCP's campaign against a law that does little more than kill free speech and punish dissent. Ten years is long enough. PECA has to go. #PECA10Years #ImaanMazari #FreedomOfExpression #DigitalRights #Pakistan