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The 2024 Faizabad sit-in was a week long protest organized by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Faizabad. The demonstration was a response to the Israel–Hamas war, with demands for a government-led boycott of Israeli goods and provision of aid.[1][2][3]
| 2024 Faizabad Sit-in | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part of Israel–Hamas war protests | |||
| Date | July - 19 July 2024 | ||
| Location | Faizabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan | ||
| Caused by | Israel–Hamas war | ||
| Goals | Boycott of Israeli products, humanitarian aid to Palestine | ||
| Methods | Sit-in, protest | ||
| Resulted in | Government agreement to demands | ||
| Parties | |||
| Lead figures | |||
Background
editThe protest sit-in at Faizabad Interchange was initiated by the TLP under the leadership of Saad Hussain Rizvi. The sit-in followed a protest march that began at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.[4] The march drew participants from various parts of the Rawalpindi Division.[5]
Demands
editThe TLP put forth several demands, including an official boycott of Israeli goods, provision of food and medical aid to Palestinians, particularly those affected by Israel’s military aggression in Gaza. A key demand was for the Pakistani government to label Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as a “terrorist”.[6]
Resolution
editThe week-long protest concluded after successful talks between the TLP and the Federal Government.[7][8] The government agreed to send over 1,000 tons of food and other relief supplies to Gaza before July 31.[9][10] The government also pledged to continue and enhance its efforts to assist the Muslims of Palestine.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Govt and TLP reach agreement, Faizabad sit-in concluded".
- ^ "TLP stages sit-in at Faizabad".
- ^ "Week-long agony ends as TLP protesters wrap up Faizabad sit-in".
- ^ "TLP ends Faizabad sit-in after govt assures of stepping up Gaza aid".
- ^ "Government and TLP reach agreement to end Faizabad sit-in".
- ^ "TLP ends Faizabad sit-in after govt assures of stepping up Gaza aid".
- ^ "Government and TLP reach agreement to end Faizabad sit-in".
- ^ "Govt and TLP reach agreement, Faizabad sit-in concluded".
- ^ "Government and TLP reach agreement to end Faizabad sit-in".
- ^ "TLP ends Faizabad sit-in after govt assures of stepping up Gaza aid".
- ^ "TLP ends Faizabad sit-in after govt assures of stepping up Gaza aid".