Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan and nearly 200 supporters sentenced over 2023 riots
Summary
A court in Pakistan sentenced nearly 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, including opposition leader Omar Ayub, to 10 years in prison for their roles in riots following Khan's arrest in 2023. The violence occurred in May 2023 and escalated across the country until Khan's release, but he was later convicted again. The convictions include several political figures from Khan's political party.Key Facts
- The court sentenced 196 people to 10 years each over 2023 riots.
- Among those sentenced were Omar Ayub and other politicians from Khan's party.
- The sentences relate to violence that spread after Khan’s arrest in May 2023.
- Khan was released by order of Pakistan's Supreme Court, but later reconvicted in August 2023.
- Some of Khan’s supporters have been tried in military courts.
- Defense lawyer Changaiz Kakar plans to appeal the convictions.
- Imran Khan accused the military and rival politicians of plotting against him, accusations they denied.
- Khan was removed from power by a no-confidence vote in 2022.
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