WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — UN human rights experts have raised concerns about discrimination, violence and legal restrictions affecting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan.
The experts cited reports of harassment, criminal cases, attacks on places of worship, damage to graves, interference with religious gatherings and hate speech targeting Ahmadis.
They also expressed concern about arrests and prosecutions linked to religious practices and identity, including incidents surrounding Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
The experts said members of religious communities should not face arrest, detention, surveillance or prosecution for peacefully practicing their faith.
They urged Pakistani authorities to investigate allegations of violence and intimidation and hold those responsible accountable. They also called on the government to address what they described as a pattern of impunity surrounding attacks and threats against Ahmadis.
The experts said Pakistan should ensure equal legal protection regardless of religion or belief and review laws and administrative measures that may conflict with its international human rights obligations.
They cited protections involving freedom of religion or belief, expression, association, peaceful assembly and equality before the law.
Pakistan’s constitution and laws have imposed restrictions on the Ahmadiyya community for decades, including limits on how Ahmadis may identify and practice their religion.
The UN experts said they remain in communication with the Pakistani government and called for stronger protections for religious minorities and freedom of religion or belief.
