Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Charged in Kidnapping Case

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Thousands of Pakistani citizens have been missing since the early 2000s, with many blaming former President Pervez Musharraf for their disappearance. A recent case has been filed against Musharraf, accusing him of kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder. The case stems from the disappearance of Attiqur Rahman, a young atomic scientist who went missing in 2004. His father, Siddiqur Rahman, has recorded a statement accusing Musharraf of being involved in his son's disappearance. Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, has been accused by families of missing Pakistanis of handing over their loved ones to the US for suspected links with Al Qaeda.

Key Takeaways:

  • A case has been filed against former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, accusing him of kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder.
  • The case stems from the disappearance of Attiqur Rahman, a young atomic scientist who went missing in 2004.
  • Musharraf has been accused by families of missing Pakistanis of handing over their loved ones to the US for suspected links with Al Qaeda.
  • The international human rights watchdog Amnesty International has accused the former Pakistani government of having traded hundreds of alleged Al Qaeda suspects for millions of dollars.
  • According to Amnesty International, Pakistani authorities captured at least 1,000 Al Qaeda suspects, including nationals from 12 countries, between 2002 and 2006.
  • Musharraf revealed in his memoir "In the Line of Fire" that Pakistan captured hundreds of Al Qaeda terror suspects and turned them over to Washington.
  • The families of thousands of missing Pakistanis have accused Musharraf of being responsible for their disappearance.
  • The Supreme Court of Pakistan has repeatedly warned the government to investigate the disappearance of thousands of people.

Statistics:

  • At least 1,000 Al Qaeda suspects were captured by Pakistani authorities between January 2002 and May 2006.
  • The suspects included nationals from 12 countries, including Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Libya, Kuwait, Egypt, Indonesia, Britain, and the UAE.
  • Amnesty International reported that the Pakistani government traded hundreds of alleged Al Qaeda suspects for millions of dollars.
  • Thousands of Pakistani citizens have been missing since the early 2000s, with many blaming Musharraf for their disappearance.
  • Attiqur Rahman was reported missing on July 17, 2004, and a case was registered against unidentified persons.
  • The case of Attiqur Rahman is still unsolved after almost five years.

Sources:

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