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Karachi Protests Erupt Over Hezbollah Leader's Death

Violent clashes with police occurred as demonstrators attempted to reach the US consulate following the killing of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli airstrike.

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Nasrallah: Violence In Pakistan Outside US Consulate; Protestors, Police Clash | Hezbollah
Supporters of Shiite Muslim bodies protest against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Overview

  • Protesters in Karachi threw stones and clashed with police, injuring seven officers.
  • The demonstration was organized by the Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen, a pro-Iran Shi'ite political party.
  • Police used baton charges, tear gas, and aerial firing to disperse the crowd, which damaged police vehicles and set a motorcycle on fire.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of severe consequences following Nasrallah's death.
  • The escalating conflict has led to increased security measures and calls for a ceasefire in the region.