16/08/2023 19:01 (UTC)

Protest in Karachi against the burning of several churches in northeast Pakistan

Karachi (Pakistan), Aug 16 (EFEE).- Members of the Christian minority in Karachi protested on Wednesday against the burning of several churches in Faisalabad, in north-east Pakistan.

The burning of the churches took place after local people accused a young man belonging to the Christian minority of committing blasphemy, a serious charge in the Asian country.

A mob set fire to places of worship, a police spokesman for the Jaranwala area, Mohammed Naveed, told EFE "in response" to allegations of blasphemy that were amplified from some neighborhood mosques.

Camera: Rehan Khan.

Metadata

Date: 16/08/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 45 seconds
Reference: 55011717029
Relevance: Normal