Friday, March 14, 2008

Campaign to Release Names of Pakistani Officials Targeted for Legal Action on Monday

PRESS CONFERENCE
Monday, March 17
6:40 PM
at Pakiza Restaurant
1026 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230
(corner of Foster Ave.)
B (express) or Q train to: Newkirk Ave. station
2 minute walk to Coney Island Ave.

The March 15th ultimatum issued to General Ashfaque Kiyani of Pakistan
by the Campaign and its partners for the release of an official list
of Pakistanis held without charge by the Pakistan military and
intelligence forces is around the corner. On Monday, March 17th,
6:45pm, the Campaign will report on its efforts to pursue legal action
against key officials from the Pakistan Federal and Provincial
governments that have been implicated in disappearances occurring
within the last five years:

Pakistani officials shortlisted for legal action on part of the
Campaign and its partners include:
Syed Kamal Shah: Internal Secretary (current)
Inspector General Sindh Police (2004)
Ehsan Ul-HAq: ISI Chief 2001-2004;
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff (2004-2007)
Curent Army COAS: Ashfaque Kiyani: 2004-2007)
Ijaz Shah: Chief Intelligence Bureau (2004- Present)
Arbab Ghulam Rahim: Sindh Shief Minister (2004-2007)
Pervaiz Musharraf: President of Pakistan (current)


The Campaign welcomes co-sponsorship and endorsements from
organizations, firms, union locals, bar associations, and individuals.


Endorsed By: Campaign for the Restoration of Democracy in Pakistan
NOW(crdpnow.org), Pakistan USA Freedom Forum, International Action
Center, Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC), Defense
of Human Rights, Pakistan, National Lawyers Guild

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