Activists across Pakistan protest Davis’ release

Published March 18, 2011
Activists of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf hold placards during a protest in Karachi.–AFP Photo
Activists of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf hold placards during a protest in Karachi.–AFP Photo
Riot police stand deployed outside the US consulate during a protest by the students in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Riot police stand deployed outside the US consulate during a protest by the students in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Students shout slogans during a protest in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Students shout slogans during a protest in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Students stage a protest outside the US consulate in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Students stage a protest outside the US consulate in Lahore.–AFP Photo
Students from Peshawar University burn an effigy of Raymond Davis as they take part in a protest against his release in 
Peshawar.–Reuters Photo
Students from Peshawar University burn an effigy of Raymond Davis as they take part in a protest against his release in Peshawar.–Reuters Photo
Activists torch tyres during a protest near the US embassy in Islamabad.–AFP Photo
Activists torch tyres during a protest near the US embassy in Islamabad.–AFP Photo
Lawyers burn an American flag during a protest in Multan.–APP Photo
Lawyers burn an American flag during a protest in Multan.–APP Photo
Activists of civil society stage a protest against Raymond Davis in front of President House in Islamabad.–APP Photo
Activists of civil society stage a protest against Raymond Davis in front of President House in Islamabad.–APP Photo

A blood-money deal to secure the release of a CIA contractor Raymond Davis accused of murder in Pakistan has ended a damaging spy row but erased a thin veneer of trust between the suspicious allies. The sudden freeing of Davis on March 16, seven weeks after he shot dead two men in Lahore, has sparked angry demonstrations in protest at the decision.

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