22 Sep 2024 | 04:23 AM UTC
Pakistan: Activists plan to rally in Islamabad from 16:00 Sept. 22
Protest planned at D-Chowk and Islamabad Press Club in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16:00 Sept. 22. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Activists affiliated with the Aafia Movement plan to stage protests at D-Chowk and Islamabad Press Club in Islamabad from 16:00 Sept. 22. Participants are calling for the release of Aafia Siddiqui, who has been serving an 86-year prison sentence in the US since 2010. The demonstration will likely be well attended.
A heightened security presence is likely around the affected locations during the protests. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are probable. Clashes between demonstrators and police are possible, posing incidental risks to bystanders.
Avoid all related demonstrations as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Allow additional time for journeys around the affected area. Heed all official transport and security advisories. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a secure building.
