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Pervez Musharraf should be tried for treason, says Pakistan's prime minister
Source: The Guardian
Pervez Musharraf should be tried for treason, says Pakistan's prime minister
Nawaz Sharif's announcement ends months of speculation over
whether the government will take on the former military dictator
Jon Boone in Islamabad
guardian.co.uk, Monday 24 June 2013 13.44 BST
The former military dictator Pervez Musharraf should be tried for high treason, Pakistan's prime minister said, raising the prospect of a serious clash between the country's civilian and military masters.
A treason trial would mark the first time in Pakistan's history that a military ruler has been held accountable and the decision was cheered by many who believe the country's overweening army needs to accept the primacy of elected politicians.
The announcement by Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's recently elected prime minister, ended months of speculation over whether the government would dare take on a former president and army chief who could face the death penalty if found guilty of overturning the country's constitution.
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Nawaz Sharif's announcement ends months of speculation over
whether the government will take on the former military dictator
Jon Boone in Islamabad
guardian.co.uk, Monday 24 June 2013 13.44 BST
The former military dictator Pervez Musharraf should be tried for high treason, Pakistan's prime minister said, raising the prospect of a serious clash between the country's civilian and military masters.
A treason trial would mark the first time in Pakistan's history that a military ruler has been held accountable and the decision was cheered by many who believe the country's overweening army needs to accept the primacy of elected politicians.
The announcement by Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's recently elected prime minister, ended months of speculation over whether the government would dare take on a former president and army chief who could face the death penalty if found guilty of overturning the country's constitution.
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Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/24/pervez-musharraf-treason-pakistan-prime-minister
