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MNN UK · January 23, 2026 · 1 min read

UK police probe targeted attacks on Pakistani dissidents

What happened: Scotland Yard's counter-terrorism unit is investigating four attacks on two Pakistani dissidents in the UK, including assault, attempted arson, and a firearm incident. One person has been arrested in connection with the attacks.

Why it matters:

  • The attacks raise concerns about foreign interference and the use of criminal methods to silence critics abroad.
  • The victims remain in hiding, highlighting risks faced by dissidents living in the UK.

MNN Take: Authorities are treating these incidents as serious threats potentially linked to state actors using proxies, reflecting ongoing challenges in protecting political refugees and dissidents on UK soil.

Sources: Guardian UK