Police and pro-Hezbollah protesters clashed in the streets of Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, after demonstrators attempted to access the U.S. Consulate on September 29. Police fired tear gas after protesters threw stones and attempted to cross barriers. The Shi'ite Muslim-led protesters were angered by the Israeli killing of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon two days earlier. Police said 17 people were injured in clashes. Organizers told RFE/RL about 20 protesters had been arrested. The United States, a close ally of Israel, has designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Pakistan condemned Israel's attacks in Lebanon, saying they showed "disregard for international law." To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal, click here.
Pakistani Police, Pro-Hezbollah Protesters Clash In Karachi
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