22 Sep 2024 | 06:20 AM UTC
Pakistan: Activists plan to rally in Peshawar from 14:00 Sept. 22
Protest planned at Peshawar Press Club in Peshawar, Pakistan, from 14:00 Sept. 22. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Activists affiliated with the Aafia Movement plan to stage protests at the Peshawar Press Club in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, from 14:00 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 area. 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.
