Post by maruf on May 17, 2005 16:40:08 GMT -5
37 Hizb ut-Tahrir Activists Arrested After London Protest Against Uzbek Regime
London, UK, May 17 – Earlier this afternoon, 37 activists of Hizb ut-Tahrir were arrested after they staged a protest against the tyranny of the Uzbek regime and the blatant hypocrisy of its western allies. The demonstration, outside the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London, was held in response to the recent massacre of over five hundred Uzbek Muslims in Andijan on the orders of Uzbek President, Islam Karimov.
Activists staged a sit-in protest in the embassy's courtyard, chained themselves to the embassy railings and covered the embassy in red paint representing the blood of Uzbekistan's Muslims. Slogans daubed on the embassy building branded Uzbek President Islam Karimov a "killer". The protest had commenced at approximately 12.00 p.m. BST.
Prominent members of Hizb ut-Tahrir including Dr Abdul Wahid, Hamid Rana, Sidik Auckbar and Qasim Khawaja were amongst those arrested.
Dr Imran Waheed, a UK based doctor and the Representative of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain, said, "Today's demonstration sends a strong message to Karimov to end his tyranny and violence. The red paint on the embassy signifies the bloodstained hands of Karimov after the Andijan massacre. Karimov is the West's ally that terrorises the masses through the cold-blooded murder of women and children."
"We call for the immediate release of all political prisoners from the dungeons of Uzbekistan. Today's action is only the first step in what will be a relentless campaign to expose the Uzbek regime's tyranny."
A further demonstration will take place on Wednesday 18th May 2005 at 10.30 a.m. at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London [41 Holland Park, London, W11 3RP; nearest underground Holland Park].
Notes to Editors
For more information visit the campaign website at www.1924.org/uzbekistan
CONTACT:
Imran Waheed – Media Representative
Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain
Email: imran.waheed@hizb-ut-tahrir.org.uk
Phone: 07074-192400
London, UK, May 17 – Earlier this afternoon, 37 activists of Hizb ut-Tahrir were arrested after they staged a protest against the tyranny of the Uzbek regime and the blatant hypocrisy of its western allies. The demonstration, outside the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London, was held in response to the recent massacre of over five hundred Uzbek Muslims in Andijan on the orders of Uzbek President, Islam Karimov.
Activists staged a sit-in protest in the embassy's courtyard, chained themselves to the embassy railings and covered the embassy in red paint representing the blood of Uzbekistan's Muslims. Slogans daubed on the embassy building branded Uzbek President Islam Karimov a "killer". The protest had commenced at approximately 12.00 p.m. BST.
Prominent members of Hizb ut-Tahrir including Dr Abdul Wahid, Hamid Rana, Sidik Auckbar and Qasim Khawaja were amongst those arrested.
Dr Imran Waheed, a UK based doctor and the Representative of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain, said, "Today's demonstration sends a strong message to Karimov to end his tyranny and violence. The red paint on the embassy signifies the bloodstained hands of Karimov after the Andijan massacre. Karimov is the West's ally that terrorises the masses through the cold-blooded murder of women and children."
"We call for the immediate release of all political prisoners from the dungeons of Uzbekistan. Today's action is only the first step in what will be a relentless campaign to expose the Uzbek regime's tyranny."
A further demonstration will take place on Wednesday 18th May 2005 at 10.30 a.m. at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London [41 Holland Park, London, W11 3RP; nearest underground Holland Park].
Notes to Editors
For more information visit the campaign website at www.1924.org/uzbekistan
CONTACT:
Imran Waheed – Media Representative
Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain
Email: imran.waheed@hizb-ut-tahrir.org.uk
Phone: 07074-192400