The Diktat

8226; People can be arrested without being informed of their offense and denied access to lawyers under emergency powers.

8226; The right to free movement has been suspended.

8226; Constitutional protection of property rights are also suspended.

8226; Citizens have been barred from assembling in public. Political parties will therefore be unable to address rallies ahead of planned new year parliamentary elections.

8226; A suspension of the right to free speech will likely check the country8217;s vocal opposition groups.

8226; Provisions giving equal rights to all citizens before law and equal legal protection have been suspended.

8226; New rules curtail media coverage of suicide bombings and militant activity. Broadcasters also face a three-year jail term if they 8220;ridicule8221; members of the government or armed forces.