Resolution on Pakistan following the Peshawar school attack

Summary

The European Parliament expresses condolences after the Peshawar school massacre and calls for urgent measures to combat terrorism while upholding human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan.
10 15.01.2015
Other
education
human rights
criminal law
public safety
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • Strong condemnation of the terrorist massacre at the Peshawar school by the TTP group.
  • Urgent call for the Pakistani government to ensure the safety of schools and protect students regardless of gender.
  • Strong opposition to the lifting of the death penalty moratorium and the use of capital punishment.
  • Deep concern regarding the use of military courts to try suspected militants, which may bypass civilian judicial standards.
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