Archive · 8 Sep 2026
UN Experts Urge Pakistan to End Persecution of Ahmadis
UN human rights experts say Ahmadis in Pakistan are facing unfair treatment and violence.
Ahmadis are a religious community.
The experts reported attacks on their worship places and graves.
They also said religious celebrations have sometimes been disrupted.
Some Ahmadis have reportedly been arrested or prosecuted because of their religion or practices.
The experts asked Pakistan to protect people and investigate these reports.
They also want those responsible for violence and hatred to be held accountable.
Pakistan’s Parliament declared Ahmadis non-Muslim in 1974, and later rules restricted how they could identify themselves.
The experts said everyone should be able to practice their religion safely and receive equal protection under the law.
UN human rights experts expressed grave concern over reported discrimination, violence and legal restrictions targeting Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya community.
They cited attacks on Ahmadi places of worship, grave desecration, disrupted religious observances and hate speech.
The experts also raised concerns about arrests and prosecutions linked to Ahmadis’ religious practices or identity.
They urged Pakistan to prevent violence, investigate allegations, prosecute perpetrators and provide remedies to victims.
The experts called for equal legal protection and a review of laws and administrative measures that may conflict with international human rights obligations.
- Who
- United Nations human rights experts and Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
- What
- The experts urged Pakistan to address reported persecution, violence, discrimination, legal restrictions and impunity affecting Ahmadis.
- When
- The statement was issued on Monday; no specific date is provided in the articles.
- Where
- The statement was issued from Geneva and concerns the Ahmadiyya community across Pakistan.
- Why
- The experts cited continuing reports of attacks, harassment, religious interference, arrests, prosecutions, hate speech and unequal legal treatment.
- Issuing body
- United Nations human rights experts
- Statement location
- Geneva
- Affected community
- Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan
- Reported abuses
- Attacks on places of worship, grave desecration, disrupted religious observances, arrests, prosecutions and hate speech
- Historical legal status
- Pakistan’s Parliament declared the Ahmadiyya community non-Muslim in 1974
- Later restriction
- The articles state that Ahmadis were later banned from calling themselves Muslims
- Experts’ requests
- Protection, accountability, equal legal treatment and review of potentially inconsistent legislation and administrative measures
