Pakistan: Information on the treatment of relatives of Muhajir Quomi Movement (MQM) members who have been taken away (e.g. killed, abducted, jailed or exiled) by Pakistan People's Party (PPP) supporters or the Pakistani authorities
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 November 1996 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | PAK25618.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Pakistan: Information on the treatment of relatives of Muhajir Quomi Movement (MQM) members who have been taken away (e.g. killed, abducted, jailed or exiled) by Pakistan People's Party (PPP) supporters or the Pakistani authorities, 1 November 1996, PAK25618.E, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad0027.html [accessed 26 January 2017] |
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The attached 22 June 1995 and 8 July 1995 Reuters reports refer to the alleged gang-rape by some unidentified PPP members of the 16-year-old sister of a detained MQM activist.
The attached 11 December 1995 Reuters and 18 December 1995 Asian Economic News reports provide information on the kidnapping and subsequent murder of the 62-year-old brother and the nephew of MQM leader Altaf Hoosier who lives in self-imposed exile in London.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
References
Asian Economic News [Foster City]. 18 December 1995. "Strike Shuts Down Karachi, Bhutan Orders Inquiry." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 11 December 1995. BC Cycle. Ibrahim Khan. "MQM Calls Off Third Day of Strike in Karachi." (NEXIS)
_____. 8 July 1995. BC Cycle. "MQM Leader Says Karachi Peace Talks to Go Ahead." (NEXIS)
_____. 22 June 1995. BC Cycle. "Karachi Gunmen Kill Four, Sew Man's Lips and Ears." (NEXIS)
Attachments
Asian Economic News [Foster City]. 18 December 1995. "Strike Shuts Down Karachi, Bhutto Orders Inquiry." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 11 December 1995. BC Cycle. Ibrahim Khan. "MQM Calls Off Third Day of Strike in Karachi." (NEXIS)
_____. 8 July 1995. BC Cycle. "MQM Leader Says Karachi Peace Talks to Go Ahead." (NEXIS)
_____. 22 June 1995. BC Cycle. "Karachi Gunmen Kill Four, Sew Man's Lips and Ears." (NEXIS)
