Source: RT

On Monday over two dozen countries criticized Pakistan’s human rights record at the universal periodic review (UPR) of UN Human Rights Council. The criticism came not only from developed countries like the U.S. and U.K but also from developing countries like Ethiopia and Namibia.

Majority of the countries made recommendations on the status of women, minority rights, and religious freedom.

The United States in its recommendations urged Pakistan to abolish blasphemy laws and protect freedom of opinion and expression. The U.S. recommended that Pakistan:

Repeal Blasphemy laws and restrictions and end their use against Ahmadi Muslims and others and grant the visit request of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression.

Pass an anti-trafficking law that prohibits and penalizes all forms of human trafficking.

Undertake, track and report the investigation and prosecution of security forces who commit human rights violations and abuses.

The U.S. also expressed concern over treatment of Ahmadis:

We note with concern the enforcement of blasphemy laws, and restrictions against Ahmadi Muslims, and the use of blasphemy and other laws to intimidate political opponents and settle personal disputes.

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