D-Chowk Dharna | |||
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Part of the Israel–Hamas war protests | |||
Date | 13 May - 22 June 2024 (1 month and 2 weeks) | ||
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Caused by | Israel–Hamas war | ||
Methods | Demonstrations, sit-ins, marches | ||
Resulted in | Successful Negotiations with Government (See Demands) [1] | ||
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Protests resulted in clashes with police and a tragic incident where a car ran over protesters. |
The D Chowk Dharna was a series of protests that took place at D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by the Save Gaza Campaign. [3] [4] [5] [6] The protests were held in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with participants demanding decisive action from the Pakistani government and the international community. [7] [8] [9]
On the 27th day of the sit-in to express love for Palestine and Gaza, D Chowk was renamed Gaza Chowk. It was appealed to the public that now D Chowk will be written, said and called Gaza Chowk. The board of Gaza Chowk was unveiled. [10]
On May 21, 2024, an incident occurred during a protest where a speeding car ran over participants of the protest who were sleeping on a portion of Jinnah Avenue, resulting in two deaths and four injuries, including a police inspector. [11] [12] The driver, identified as a lieutenant in the Pakistan Army and son of a brigadier, was later arrested and handed over to the Military Police for legal proceedings. [13] [14] [15]
Protesters clashed with the police on several occasions. In one instance, protesters attempted to enter Islamabad's red zone, leading to clashes with police. The police lathi-charged the protestors as a result of which some protestors were injured. In response, the protesters pelted stones at the police. [9]
The Islamabad Police booked over 350 protesters, including former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, on several charges. The allegations included pelting stones at law enforcement officials and threatening them with dire consequences. [3] Despite these actions, protesters continued their demonstrations, staged sit-ins and announced plans for future protests. [4] [9]
The protests gained public attention and support. Various groups including the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) joined the protests. [16] Protesters organized a hike in Islamabad to demand concrete steps for a ceasefire in Gaza and the establishment of a humanitarian aid corridor. [8] The protesters also demanded Pakistan to take decisive action for immediate international intervention and increase pressure for an immediate ceasefire. [7]
In a joint video released on Saturday night, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, assured that the following demands from the Save Gaza Campaign would be met soon. [17]
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D-Chowk Dharna | |||
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Part of the Israel–Hamas war protests | |||
Date | 13 May - 22 June 2024 (1 month and 2 weeks) | ||
Location | |||
Caused by | Israel–Hamas war | ||
Methods | Demonstrations, sit-ins, marches | ||
Resulted in | Successful Negotiations with Government (See Demands) [1] | ||
Parties | |||
Lead figures | |||
| |||
Casualties and losses | |||
| |||
Protests resulted in clashes with police and a tragic incident where a car ran over protesters. |
The D Chowk Dharna was a series of protests that took place at D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by the Save Gaza Campaign. [3] [4] [5] [6] The protests were held in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with participants demanding decisive action from the Pakistani government and the international community. [7] [8] [9]
On the 27th day of the sit-in to express love for Palestine and Gaza, D Chowk was renamed Gaza Chowk. It was appealed to the public that now D Chowk will be written, said and called Gaza Chowk. The board of Gaza Chowk was unveiled. [10]
On May 21, 2024, an incident occurred during a protest where a speeding car ran over participants of the protest who were sleeping on a portion of Jinnah Avenue, resulting in two deaths and four injuries, including a police inspector. [11] [12] The driver, identified as a lieutenant in the Pakistan Army and son of a brigadier, was later arrested and handed over to the Military Police for legal proceedings. [13] [14] [15]
Protesters clashed with the police on several occasions. In one instance, protesters attempted to enter Islamabad's red zone, leading to clashes with police. The police lathi-charged the protestors as a result of which some protestors were injured. In response, the protesters pelted stones at the police. [9]
The Islamabad Police booked over 350 protesters, including former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, on several charges. The allegations included pelting stones at law enforcement officials and threatening them with dire consequences. [3] Despite these actions, protesters continued their demonstrations, staged sit-ins and announced plans for future protests. [4] [9]
The protests gained public attention and support. Various groups including the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) joined the protests. [16] Protesters organized a hike in Islamabad to demand concrete steps for a ceasefire in Gaza and the establishment of a humanitarian aid corridor. [8] The protesters also demanded Pakistan to take decisive action for immediate international intervention and increase pressure for an immediate ceasefire. [7]
In a joint video released on Saturday night, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, assured that the following demands from the Save Gaza Campaign would be met soon. [17]
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