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Pakistan police allegedly 'baton charge' blind men protesting on International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Pakistan police allegedly 'baton charge' blind men protesting on International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
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Police in Pakistan have allegedly baton charged blind protesters demanding jobs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. | Police in Pakistan have allegedly baton charged blind protesters demanding jobs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. |
Dozens of men had gathered in Lahore to demonstrate against the government for not establishing an employment quota for blind and disabled people. | Dozens of men had gathered in Lahore to demonstrate against the government for not establishing an employment quota for blind and disabled people. |
Several protesters were reportedly injured and some had to be taken to hospital for treatment, according to Gulf News. | Several protesters were reportedly injured and some had to be taken to hospital for treatment, according to Gulf News. |
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member Abrarul Haq condemned the alleged violence and said his party would hold further protests. | Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member Abrarul Haq condemned the alleged violence and said his party would hold further protests. |
Local police station chief Rafiullah told AFP officers did not beat up protesters but were forced to push them away from the main road “due to security reasons". | Local police station chief Rafiullah told AFP officers did not beat up protesters but were forced to push them away from the main road “due to security reasons". |
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a UN Enable observance promoting understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for affected persons through localised meetings, campaigns and support grants. | Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a UN Enable observance promoting understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for affected persons through localised meetings, campaigns and support grants. |
Almost 80 percent of disabled people live in developing countries under desperately poor circumstances where they are often the most vulnerable members of society. | Almost 80 percent of disabled people live in developing countries under desperately poor circumstances where they are often the most vulnerable members of society. |
Additional reporting by agencies |
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