Coalition in Pakistani Nat’l Assembly threatens to resign over rape law reforms

An update on this story from AP: “Rape law rankles some Pakistan lawmakers” ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Lawmakers from a coalition of six Islamic groups threatened on Tuesday to vacate their parliamentary seats if Pakistan’s government changes a rape law criticized by human rights activists. A walkout by the 68 lawmakers could destabilize the government of … Continue reading Coalition in Pakistani Nat’l Assembly threatens to resign over rape law reforms