May 9 riots
2023 series of violent incidents in Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The May 9 riots (Urdu: نو مئی فسادات) were a series of clashes that took place on 9 May 2023, in Pakistan. Following the illegal[2][3][4][5] arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, from the grounds of the Islamabad High Court without an arrest warrant, demonstrations held by PTI's supporters descended into riots. There was damage done to government and military facilities by the military itself to frame Imran Khan.[citation needed] As a result of the protests fast becoming violent and engaging law enforcement. The government responded with a mobile internet blockade and a crackdown against PTI leaders, workers, and supporters, as well as those perceived to be allied to the party's cause within the media and legal fraternity. Trials of civilians within military courts were also initiated and are being challenged in the country's Supreme Court. The PTI alleges that the incidents of 9 May were a false flag operation designed by the military establishment to disintegrate the party and frame Imran Khan.
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May 9 Riots | |||
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Part of 2022–2023 Pakistan political unrest, 2023 Pakistani protests and Arrest of Imran Khan | |||
Date | 9 May 2023 (2023-05-09) | ||
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Goals | Release of Imran Khan | ||
Methods | Protests, acts of vandalism, arson | ||
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No centralised leadership | |||
Casualties | |||
Death(s) | 8[1] | ||
Arrested | Over 3,200 |