Supporters of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan have breached a lockdown in the capital Islamabad to demand his release. Police used tear gas Tuesday to disperse the crowds, and at least six people died in protest-related violence. Scores more were injured.
Supporters of imprisoned former Premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party move advance following police fire tear gas shell to disperse them during clashes, in Islamabad , Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, gather to remove shipping containers to clear way for their rally demanding Khan’s release, in Islamabad , Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Shortly after midnight, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi threatened security forces would respond with live fire if protesters fired weapons at them.to try and disperse the crowds. Scores of people more have been injured, including journalists who were attacked by Khan supporters. Dozens of Khan supporters beat a videographer covering the protest for The Associated Press and took his camera. He sustained head injuries and was being treated in a hospital.
Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. He has been imprisoned since his first conviction in a graft case, in August 2023, and has been sentenced in several cases.
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