Benazir Bhutto:

State-sponsored suppression of political opposition is the first step for a polity's regression to political tyranny. Use of terror and torture without recourse to trial is the second. Use of extremist forces to kill political opponents is the third and final step to assure the death of democracy.

— Benazir Bhutto Contemporary

Pakistani PM

Context

Opposing General Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency

Date / Period

2007

Source

https://telospress.com/democracy-in-the-line-of-fire-on-benazir-bhuttos-assassin…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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