Afghanistan: UN urges review of death sentence against journalist
| Publisher | UN News Service |
| Publication Date | 24 January 2008 |
| Cite as | UN News Service, Afghanistan: UN urges review of death sentence against journalist, 24 January 2008, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/47b2f33ef.html [accessed 28 May 2023] |
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"The pressures for punishment, warnings to journalists, as well as the holding of this case in closed session without Mr. Kamabaksh having legal representation point to possible misuse of the judicial process," said the mission in a statement. "This would not serve the cause of justice."
The statement issued by a UNAMA spokesperson pointed out that Afghanistan's Constitution commits the country to upholding Islamic and universal human rights values, "which are clearly compatible.
The mission urged a "proper and complete review" of the case against Mr. Kamabaksh as it goes through the appeals process.
"Cases involving religion and freedom of expression occur in many countries and require care and sensitivity in their handling," the mission said.
