Pakistani authorities abduct activist's brother over social media criticism
Pakistani authorities allegedly abducted Salman Shabbir's brother in March 2024 after Shabbir, an Australian activist, criticized the government on social media. Callers demanded he stop posting about Pakistan's politics and surrender his X account credentials. The incident highlights transnational repression, where governments target critics' families abroad to enforce silence.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 19:39 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 19:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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