Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KARACHI12
2009-01-12 10:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Consulate Karachi
Cable title:
KARACHIITES PROTEST ISRAELI ACTIONS IN GAZA
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UNCLAS KARACHI 000012
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PK
SUBJECT: KARACHIITES PROTEST ISRAELI ACTIONS IN GAZA
UNCLAS KARACHI 000012
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PK
SUBJECT: KARACHIITES PROTEST ISRAELI ACTIONS IN GAZA
1. (SBU) Summary: On January 11, a group of protestors estimated
to number at least 700, gathered to express disapproval of recent
Israeli military actions in Gaza. Police clashed with the
demonstrators and were able to disperse the crowd before they
approached the Consulate. Further protests against the actions in
Gaza have been announced for January 12 and 18. End Summary
2. (SBU) Early in the evening of January 11, an estimated 700 men
gathered in the vicinity of Abdullah Haroon Road intending to march
toward the United States Consulate in protest of recent Israeli
military actions in Gaza. The group was stopped by Pakistani police
one kilometer from the Consulate.
NOTE: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, on a visit to Sindh, was
staying in the State Guest House located adjacent to the U.S.
Consulate, at the time of demonstration. END NOTE.
3. (SBU) During the brief clash that followed, police used tear gas
and fired weapons into the air in order to disperse the crowd. Four
persons, including one police officer were injured in the scuffle.
The protestors dispersed shortly following the use of tear gas.
4. (SBU) On January 12, the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Women's wing
announced it will hold a protest at Quaid's Mausoleum on M.A. Jinnah
road against Israeli actions against the Palestinians at 3:00 p.m.
The rally will be led by Aisha Munawar and Durdana Siddiqui and will
be addressed by JI President Karachi, Mohammad Hussain Mehenti and
Vice president JI, Prof. Ghafoor Ahmed.
5. (SBU) On Sunday, January 18, Jamaat-i-Islami will hold a
pro-Palestinian rally, to be led by JI chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmed.
It is anticipated that many of religious parties of the city will
participate. The demonstrators will march from the Mausoleum to the
Tibet Center on M.A. Jinnah Road.
6. (SBU) As occurred on January 11, and in previous demonstrations,
we do not believe that authorities with allow either demonstration
to approach the Consulate. Nevertheless, we will monitor the
progress of each demonstration to ensure there will be no
surprises.
FAKAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PK
SUBJECT: KARACHIITES PROTEST ISRAELI ACTIONS IN GAZA
1. (SBU) Summary: On January 11, a group of protestors estimated
to number at least 700, gathered to express disapproval of recent
Israeli military actions in Gaza. Police clashed with the
demonstrators and were able to disperse the crowd before they
approached the Consulate. Further protests against the actions in
Gaza have been announced for January 12 and 18. End Summary
2. (SBU) Early in the evening of January 11, an estimated 700 men
gathered in the vicinity of Abdullah Haroon Road intending to march
toward the United States Consulate in protest of recent Israeli
military actions in Gaza. The group was stopped by Pakistani police
one kilometer from the Consulate.
NOTE: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, on a visit to Sindh, was
staying in the State Guest House located adjacent to the U.S.
Consulate, at the time of demonstration. END NOTE.
3. (SBU) During the brief clash that followed, police used tear gas
and fired weapons into the air in order to disperse the crowd. Four
persons, including one police officer were injured in the scuffle.
The protestors dispersed shortly following the use of tear gas.
4. (SBU) On January 12, the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Women's wing
announced it will hold a protest at Quaid's Mausoleum on M.A. Jinnah
road against Israeli actions against the Palestinians at 3:00 p.m.
The rally will be led by Aisha Munawar and Durdana Siddiqui and will
be addressed by JI President Karachi, Mohammad Hussain Mehenti and
Vice president JI, Prof. Ghafoor Ahmed.
5. (SBU) On Sunday, January 18, Jamaat-i-Islami will hold a
pro-Palestinian rally, to be led by JI chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmed.
It is anticipated that many of religious parties of the city will
participate. The demonstrators will march from the Mausoleum to the
Tibet Center on M.A. Jinnah Road.
6. (SBU) As occurred on January 11, and in previous demonstrations,
we do not believe that authorities with allow either demonstration
to approach the Consulate. Nevertheless, we will monitor the
progress of each demonstration to ensure there will be no
surprises.
FAKAN