12 workers in Pakistan acquitted after two-year trial

Charges against the 12 workers were brought in 2012; they were accused of engaging in political activities Under the Pakistani Anti-Terrorist Act. Six of the accused workers were arrested and tortured at the local police station in Karachi. They were later released on bail.

After enduring a long trial with more than 100 hearings, the twelve activists were finally acquitted on 29 August.

IndustriALL General Secretary Jyrki Raina welcomes the acquittal:

We are happy to see the end of this struggle after a drawn-out trial. We will support our affiliate and their relentless fight for trade union rights in Pakistan.