Tag: Protests
Syrian opposition says 200 killed in protests
AMMAN - Syria's main human rights movement said the death toll from pro-democracy protests against President Bashar al-Assad had reached 200 and urged the Arab League to impose sanctions on the ruling hierarchy.
Syria, the latest Arab country shaken by mass uprisings against authoritarian rulers, has witnessed unprecedented protests across the tightly-controlled country for the last three weeks.
Assad has responded with force -- witnesses say security forces have opened fire
Syria, the latest Arab country shaken by mass uprisings against authoritarian rulers, has witnessed unprecedented protests across the tightly-controlled country for the last three weeks.
Assad has responded with force -- witnesses say security forces have opened fire
Syrian forces kill three as protests flare
AMMAN - Syrian security forces killed at least three pro-democracy demonstrators in the southern city of Deraa as protests against the rule of Bashar al-Assad flared in a number of towns after Friday prayers, witnesses said. In the east, thousands of ethnic Kurds demonstrated for reform despite the president's offer this week to ease rules which bar many Kurds from citizenship, activists said.
Security men opened fire on thousands of protesters in Deraa, where protests first
Security men opened fire on thousands of protesters in Deraa, where protests first
Heavy security prevents protests in Oman city
SOHAR - Heavy security prevented fresh protests after Friday prayers in the Omani city of Sohar, where protesters camped out for over a month before security forces moved them out last week.
Checkpoints were set up across the northeastern industrial city with dozens of armoured vehicles blocking access to protest areas. Residents' names were checked against a list and access to mosques was restricted, while a helicopter flew overhead, witnesses said. Demonstrations in Oman,
Checkpoints were set up across the northeastern industrial city with dozens of armoured vehicles blocking access to protest areas. Residents' names were checked against a list and access to mosques was restricted, while a helicopter flew overhead, witnesses said. Demonstrations in Oman,
TNRM protests against Quran’s desecration
LAHORE - The Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Risalat Mahaz (TNRM) on Tuesday held a protest outside the US Consulate against the desecration of the Holy Quran by Pastor Terry Jones and his accomplice. Seminary students, who were a majority of the protesters, denounced the apathy of the US, federal government and rulers of the Muslim countries over the issue.
They also burned the US flag on the occasion. "By burning the Holy Quran, Terry Jones has attacked the faith of 1.57 billion Muslims
They also burned the US flag on the occasion. "By burning the Holy Quran, Terry Jones has attacked the faith of 1.57 billion Muslims
Students gather in Kabul on fifth day of Afghan protests
KABUL - Around 250 young Afghans gathered at Kabul University on Tuesday shouting "death to America" on the fifth day of protests against the burning of a Koran by a fundamentalist US pastor. Thousands of people have taken to the streets in protests around Afghanistan.
There has been deadly violence in two cities, although most protests ended with nothing more dramatic than burning of flags and effigies. Twelve people died in Kandahar over Saturday and Sunday, when demonstrators
There has been deadly violence in two cities, although most protests ended with nothing more dramatic than burning of flags and effigies. Twelve people died in Kandahar over Saturday and Sunday, when demonstrators
JUP protests against Sakhi Sarwar blast
LAHORE - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) held a protest outside the Lahore Press Club on Monday against the suicide bombing at the shrine of Sakhi Sarwar at Dera Ghazi Khan. JUP leaders said that the rulers had completely failed to protect the most revered places of Ahle Sunnat, including mosques, shrines and mausoleums. The rulers are unable to control the deteriorating law and order situation in the country due to which they should resign, the clerics said.
Earlier, the
Earlier, the
Syria takes the initiative ahead of protests
DAMASCUS - A new governor has been appointed to the southern town of Daraa, the unexpected hub of the Syrian protest movement, the official SANA news agency reported on Monday, while a Facebook group urged rallies in honour of those killed in the unrest. President Bashar al-Assad, who is facing unprecedented domestic pressure as protesters demand greater freedoms and test his family's four-decade grip on power, has made a string of gestures hinting at change. He appointed Mohammad
Fresh Afghan protests erupt over Quran burning
JALALABAD - More than 1,000 Afghans took to streets on Monday to protest against the burning of a Quran by an American pastor, pushing angry protests into a fourth day, witnesses said.
Witnesses told AFP by telephone that there were more than 1,000 people, almost all men, protesting in Mehterlam, east of the Afghan capital Kabul.
They shouted "death to America -- long live Islam," one witness said.
"There are demonstrations. It started from Alingar district and now
Witnesses told AFP by telephone that there were more than 1,000 people, almost all men, protesting in Mehterlam, east of the Afghan capital Kabul.
They shouted "death to America -- long live Islam," one witness said.
"There are demonstrations. It started from Alingar district and now
Two killed, dozens hurt in third day of Afghan protests
KABUL/KANDAHAR - Two policemen were killed and more than 30 people were wounded in Kandahar during the third day of violent protests across Afghanistan against the burning of the Holy Quran by an American pastor as US President Barack Obama condemned the pastor's action.
"The information I have is that two policemen have been killed and 20 others, including police, protesters and citizens, have been wounded," Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of the Kandahar provincial council, said. "The
"The information I have is that two policemen have been killed and 20 others, including police, protesters and citizens, have been wounded," Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of the Kandahar provincial council, said. "The
Afghan protests at Quran burning intensify
KABUL - One killed, 16 injured as hundreds of people took to Afghanistan's streets Sunday in fresh protests against a Quran burning in the United States.
Demonstrations occurred in the main southern city of Kandahar as well as Jalalabad, in the east, officials said, as anger sparked by the burning of Islam's holy book spread.
On Friday seven staff at the UN mission in the usually quiet northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif were killed during a demonstration against the Quran
Demonstrations occurred in the main southern city of Kandahar as well as Jalalabad, in the east, officials said, as anger sparked by the burning of Islam's holy book spread.
On Friday seven staff at the UN mission in the usually quiet northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif were killed during a demonstration against the Quran
Nine dead in second day of Afghan Koran burning protests
KANDAHAR - At least nine people have been killed in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials said on Saturday, on a second day of violent protests over the burning of a Koran by a radical fundamentalist Christian in the United States.
A suicide attack also hit a NATO military base in the capital Kabul, the day after protesters over-ran a UN mission in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif and killed seven foreign staff, in the deadliest attack on the UN in Afghanistan.
A suicide attack also hit a NATO military base in the capital Kabul, the day after protesters over-ran a UN mission in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif and killed seven foreign staff, in the deadliest attack on the UN in Afghanistan.
JUI-F protests against attacks on party chief
ISLAMABAD - As planned, a large number of workers of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) held a rally in Islamabad on Friday to protest against two consecutive suicide attacks on their party chief. The rally started from Lal Masjid and ended at Aabpara Choke, where several JUI-F leaders addressed the participants. The demonstrators carried placards and chanting slogans against the US and Pakistani governments. Addressing protestors, JUI-F Central General Sectary Maulana Abdul Ghafur
JUI-F protests against attack on Fazl’s convoy
LAHORE - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday held a protest against the attack on JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy outside the Lahore Press Club. Addressing the protesters, JUI-F leaders said that the US and its agents are behind the incident and they will force the US to leave Pakistan. They said that Taliban are not involved in the attack and the federal government should not malign others. "Pakistan was created for Islam, not for the new world order. President
JUI-F protests against attack on Fazl’s convoy
LAHORE - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Wednesday held a protest outside the Lahore Press Club against the attack on JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy in Swabi.
JUI-F leaders including Maulana Amjad Khan, Qari Sanaullah, Maulana Mohibun Nabi, Qari Amjad, Hafiz Abu Bakar and Abdul Majid Haqqani attended the protest. The protesters burnt US flags and chanted anti-US slogans. Addressing the protesters, Amjad termed the attack as an US conspiracy. He said that Fazl
JUI-F leaders including Maulana Amjad Khan, Qari Sanaullah, Maulana Mohibun Nabi, Qari Amjad, Hafiz Abu Bakar and Abdul Majid Haqqani attended the protest. The protesters burnt US flags and chanted anti-US slogans. Addressing the protesters, Amjad termed the attack as an US conspiracy. He said that Fazl
Syrian govt resigns after protests
DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accepted his government's resignation on Tuesday after nearly two weeks of pro-democracy unrest that has posed the gravest challenge to his 11-year rule.
But the move was unlikely to satisfy protester demands since the cabinet has little authority in Syria, where power is concentrated in the hands of Assad, his family and the security apparatus. Tens of thousands of Syrians held pro-government rallies on Tuesday, awaiting a speech in
But the move was unlikely to satisfy protester demands since the cabinet has little authority in Syria, where power is concentrated in the hands of Assad, his family and the security apparatus. Tens of thousands of Syrians held pro-government rallies on Tuesday, awaiting a speech in
Yemen protests continue as security deteriorates
SANAA - Yemeni protesters demanding the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Tuesday they would insist he leave power soon, blaming him for violence that has raised US fears of chaos that could benefit militants.
Explosions at an arms factory on Monday killed more than 100 people in a southern town where Islamists seemed to have driven out government forces, a reminder of instability that Saleh's Western allies fear in the poorest Arab state.
Al Arabiya TV said
Explosions at an arms factory on Monday killed more than 100 people in a southern town where Islamists seemed to have driven out government forces, a reminder of instability that Saleh's Western allies fear in the poorest Arab state.
Al Arabiya TV said
ISO protests against Bahrain crackdown
ISLAMABAD - The Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) on Monday staged a protest rally against the killing of Bahrain's Shia and Sunni pro-democracy protesters, allegedly by the Saudi and Gulf countries' forces on the directives of the United States, and expressed their resentment over the visit of the Bahraini foreign minister. The protesters marched from the National Press Club (NPC) to D Chowk where they burnt tyres and blocked the road for more than an hour. The protesters alleged
