Tag Archives: Pervez Musharraf

Nigerian Girl in detention for four years over phone theft

April 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The case of Blessing Effiong, a 20-year-old inmate awaiting trial at the female section of Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, perhaps typifies the injustice suffered by the poor in the Nigerian society. The Akwa-Ibom indigene, who was interviewed by the Attorney-General of … read more »

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Taliban storms Pakistani jail, frees 390 prisoners

April 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a prison in northwest Pakistan early Sunday and freed 390 prisoners, including 20 militants, local officials said. The attack occurred at about 2:30 a.m. at a prison in Bannu, a town considered the … read more »

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Gen Pervez Musharraf Vying To Return

December 22, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

“Some live in fool’s paradise and think that they are indispensables.” Raja Mujtaba By Brig Asif Haroon Raja Gen Musharraf came in the limelight when he was appointed Army chief by Nawaz Sharif in October 1998. He gained prominence when … read more »

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