January 28, 2006

Pakistan: riot against mixed-sex race

Sharia Alert: "Pakistan: Islamists riot against mixed-sex race," from AP, with thanks to Twostellas:

Authorities beefed up security on Saturday for a planned marathon for men and women, a day after police arrested 400 protesters from an Islamic group that has branded the race obscene and vowed to block the runners.

Several Islamists and two police officers were injured during Friday's street clashes in Lahore, the venue of Sunday's marathon... But hard-line Muslims have pledged to disrupt the race, saying Islam prohibits women from participating in such events.