Protesters demonstrate against the release of U.S. citizen Davis in Pakistan

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Protesters demonstrate against the release of U.S. citizen Davis in Pakistan

2011-03-18 21:57:21 GMT+7 (ICT)

LAHORE, PAKISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- Protesters on Friday staged demonstrations in various cites and towns in Pakistan against the release of U.S. citizen Davis who was accused of the murder of two people , Ary news television reported.

Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI), Sunni Ittehad Council, Jamat Islami, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam factions and other student organizations called to protest release of CIA operative Raymond Davis and to hold rallies nationwide.

PTI held a protest rally in Islamabad from Lal Masjid to Aabpara. In Jamia Binnori town in Karachi, several protesters gathered and caused that many businesses were partially closed. In addition, transportation was disrupted.

In Lahore, various political parties organized a rally from Masjid-e-Shuhada to the Governor House. Shops and other businesses were closed. Authorities declared a high security alert for a week and Security was increased around the U.S. Consulate.

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani voiced on Friday his support to the verdict from the Lahore High Court. Gilani added that the decision of the court must be respected and remarked that it is inappropriate to hold any single institution responsible for the final outcome of the case.

On Wednesday, a High Court acquitted U.S. citizen Raymond Davis, hours after he was indicted in a double murder case that seriously damaged U.S.-Pakistani relations due to a dispute over his immunity.

Davis was released after paying money to the families of the two victims to receive a pardon. The trial against Davis, 36, was delayed in repeated occasions as there were many disputes over the alleged immunity of the CIA contractor.

On January 27, Davis shot at two individuals riding on a motorcycle in Lahore and claimed the victims were attempting to rob him and acted in self-defense. The U.S. requested immunity for Davis under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

During trial, many protests were held outside the Punjab high court demanding that Davis must be tried under Pakistani law. Some of them even called for Davis to be hanged.

This is the second criminal case involving U.S. citizens in Pakistan which has strained relations between both sides. Last week, Aaron Mark Dehavon was freed after depositing Rs. 2 million ($23,500) in cash as guarantee at Central Prison in Peshawar city.

Dehavon, who was working for a private security company, was detained after his Pakistani visa expired. He was arrested in a residential are in Peshawar, close to the lawless tribal belt near the Afghan border.

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[Steely Dan]

What the report does not add is that the recipients of the 'blood money' were also given U.S visas and are now no doubt playing the tables at Vegas or sipping cocktails by the pool. Unfortunately you can't turn back the clock to before Pakistan had nuclear weapons otherwise I think the U.S would sever all contact with them in a heartbeat. Perhaps the use of drones is the best solution, no point in risking any carbon based lifeforms there.

[chuckd]

They protested when they thought Davis had broken the law.

Now they protest when he does follow the law.

Pakistanis are not particularly stable.

[bangkokeddy]

What the report does not add is that the recipients of the 'blood money' were also given U.S visas and are now no doubt playing the tables at Vegas or sipping cocktails by the pool. Unfortunately you can't turn back the clock to before Pakistan had nuclear weapons otherwise I think the U.S would sever all contact with them in a heartbeat. Perhaps the use of drones is the best solution, no point in risking any carbon based lifeforms there.

What is furthermore missing is that the acceptance for blood money came all of a sudden by the relatives and that there are reports that they were forced to accept it.

And the hypocrites ignore that the whole blood money deal is based on sharia. the law that is otherwise their favorite argument to bash muslim countries. Hypocrites are not are not particularly stable.

[Ulysses G.]

Hypocrites are not are not particularly stable.

Correct. Anyone who wishes to see a man who was forced to defend his life prosecuted for political reasons is not mentally stable.

[beechguy]

What the report does not add is that the recipients of the 'blood money' were also given U.S visas and are now no doubt playing the tables at Vegas or sipping cocktails by the pool. Unfortunately you can't turn back the clock to before Pakistan had nuclear weapons otherwise I think the U.S would sever all contact with them in a heartbeat. Perhaps the use of drones is the best solution, no point in risking any carbon based lifeforms there.

What is furthermore missing is that the acceptance for blood money came all of a sudden by the relatives and that there are reports that they were forced to accept it.

And the hypocrites ignore that the whole blood money deal is based on sharia. the law that is otherwise their favorite argument to bash muslim countries. Hypocrites are not are not particularly stable.

Nobody is ignoring the blood money and Sharia law, but many were insisting his case should be handled in accordance with those principals and Pakistani law, they got it. And you are certainly correct, hypocrites are not particularly stable.

[Wallaby]

Hypocrites are not are not particularly stable.

Correct. Anyone who wishes to see a man who was forced to defend his life prosecuted for political reasons is not mentally stable.

Better go tell the US govt that they are not 'mentally stable' then. He's still under investigation.

Mrs Clinton has assured Pakistan a US inquiry into the incident will continue, despite Mr Davis's release.

I also note it is reported that the Pakistani govt paid the blood money and the US govt is to reimburse them. How Hilary can then state that the US govt didn't pay it is a real stretch.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied the US government had paid any money.

US officials cited by The New York Times said the money would be paid by members of the Pakistan government, and then reimbursed by the Obama administration.

http://www.theaustra...o-1226023499028

Edited March 19, 2011 by Wallaby

[bangkokeddy]

Hypocrites are not are not particularly stable.

Correct. Anyone who wishes to see a man who was forced to defend his life prosecuted for political reasons is not mentally stable.

Better go tell the US govt that they are not 'mentally stable' then. He's still under investigation.

Mrs Clinton has assured Pakistan a US inquiry into the incident will continue, despite Mr Davis's release.

I also note it is reported that the Pakistani govt paid the blood money and the US govt is to reimburse them. How Hilary can then state that the US govt didn't pay it is a real stretch.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied the US government had paid any money.

US officials cited by The New York Times said the money would be paid by members of the Pakistan government, and then reimbursed by the Obama administration.

http://www.theaustra...o-1226023499028

So he was acquitted for political reason

[Ulysses G.]

Better go tell the US govt that they are not 'mentally stable' then. He's still under investigation.

If you think that he will be prosecuted, there is a bridge in Brooklyn that is for sale for a real good price.

[Steely Dan]

So he was acquitted for political reason

Should have been released automatically without facing charges as with the Pakistani diplomat storing arms in Nepal or the Palestianian with Iraqi diplomatic credentials who was released in spite of murdering a disabled man on a cruise liner. Otherwise in your words it would be hypocritical.

[Wallaby]

Better go tell the US govt that they are not 'mentally stable' then. He's still under investigation.

If you think that he will be prosecuted, there is a bridge in Brooklyn that is for sale for a real good price.

I have no doubt he won't be. How much for the bridge?

[EnSvenskTiger]

The result of mr Davis release turns out to be more severe than first thought.

Obviusly you cant bribe all the officials. Where and when will this end? We sure live in interesting times.

"Pakistan has demanded that the United States steeply reduce the number of Central Intelligence Agency operatives and Special Operations forces working in Pakistan, and that it halt C.I.A. drone strikes aimed at militants in northwest Pakistan. The request was a sign of the near collapse of cooperation between the two testy allies."

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/12/world/asia/12pakistan.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp

Tiger