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April 27, 2015

Pakistan: Leading Activist Sabeen Mahmud Shot Dead 
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In Pakistan, a leading human rights activist has been shot dead in
Karachi. Sabeen Mahmud was the director of the Second Floor, a
progressive community space. She was shot while leaving the venue after
hosting a talk on the disappearances of activists in Balochistan, where
the Pakistani army has been waging a decade-long campaign. The event was
initially set to take place in Lahore, but was reportedly canceled and
relocated following threats from Pakistan's intelligence services.

 

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