‘Blasphemy’ Revenge: Over 100 Pakistani Christians Homes Set Ablaze -- RT
Over 100 homes owned by Pakistani Christians have been set ablaze by thousands of angry Muslims in the eastern city of Lahore. Police said the violence was prompted by derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed, allegedly by a Christian resident.
Around 3,000 Muslim protesters took part in multiple simultaneous arsons of Christian homes, that belonged to low to middle-class families from the minority community.
Police say 25 houses were burnt, but witnesses put the number at far more than one hundred.
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Christian Homes Set Ablaze in Pakistan -- Voice of America
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Pakistan arrests scores over Lahore anti-Christian riot -- BBC
Christian, police clash in Pakistan over burning of their homes by a Muslim mob -- Washington Post
Christian protesters decry Muslim mob's arson spree following blasphemy charge -- CNN
Attack on Christians Follows Claim of Blasphemy in Pakistan -- New York Times
Pakistan arrests scores over Lahore anti-Christian riot -- BBC
Christian, police clash in Pakistan over burning of their homes by a Muslim mob -- Washington Post
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AP PHOTOS: Mob in Pakistani city torches Christian homes after accusations of blasphemy -- Washington Post/AP
Pakistan arrests scores over Lahore anti-Christian riot -- BBC
Christian, police clash in Pakistan over burning of their homes by a Muslim mob -- Washington Post
Christian protesters decry Muslim mob's arson spree following blasphemy charge -- CNN
Christians Protest in Pakistan Over Torched Homes -- Voice of America
AP PHOTOS: Mob in Pakistani city torches Christian homes after accusations of blasphemy -- Washington Post/AP