The Asma Jahangir Conference management has strongly denied the social activist’s allegations of violence once morest the participants.
Senior female journalist Munizeh Jahangir says that Asma Jahangir has strongly denied the news of mob violence by the conference administration.
According to Munizeh Jahangir, social activist Amar Ali Jan had accused the administration of violence once morest the crowd during the conference.
It should be noted that Ammar Ali Jan wrote in one of his tweets that the German ambassador in Pakistan is lecturing Pakistanis regarding freedom of expression while the German government has banned any discussion on Gaza. During this speech, the students who spoke were dragged and beaten.
It should be noted that Alfred Granas, the German Ambassador to Pakistan, was addressing the Asma Jahangir Conference when a man suddenly protested once morest the ongoing atrocities in Palestine and said in a loud voice, “Excuse me, Mr. Ambassador, I am surprised at this boldness.” I am saddened that you are here to speak for civil rights while your country brutalizes those who speak for Palestinian rights.’
After which he told the man that ‘if you want to shout, go outside, you can make noise, because making noise is not a debate’.
According to Menezes, Francesca Albani, the Special Representative for Palestine, called the killings in Gaza genocide, which was an important statement.
He said that several speakers at the beginning and end of the conference called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and holding Israel responsible for 4 war crimes.
He said that the Asma Jahangir Conference is a platform that is open to all and believes in meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders on human rights issues.
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2024-05-03 06:36:49
