Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik fuels anti-France violence in Pakistan
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17/04/2021 - 17:15 Supporters of the Pakistani political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik block a road in Lahore in a protest demanding the expulsion of the French ambassador to Pakistan, April 16, 2021. © Arif Ali, AFP Text by: Cyrielle CABOT 6 min Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik played a major role in fomenting this week’s anti-French protests in Pakistan, prompting Islamabad to announce the group’s dissolution on Thursday as France’s embassy told French nationals to leave the country over safety fears. Advertising Read more
The Pakistani government blockedsocial media and instant messaging apps for several hours on Friday to try to prevent further violence, a day after Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed announced the dissolution of Tehreek-e-Labbaik (
France asks citizens to leave Pakistan amid violent protests
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France asks citizens to leave Pakistan amid violent protests
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