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The Northerner

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Thu Aug 2, 2012, 07:07 PM Aug 2012

Pakistan transgender activists protest against US drone strikes

The transgender community in Sukkur, Pakistan has protested against US drone strikes claiming they are counterproductive and kill innocent people

Recent USA drone strikes in Pakistan galvanised the transgender community to join political and faith groups protesting against such actions.

The Express Tribute reported that dozens of transgender women held a rally and demonstrated against the drone strikes in city of Sukkur, central Pakistan.

There have been several protests by political and faith groups, and on Monday (30 July) the transgender community in Sukkur joined the anti-drone protests.

According to the protestors, the drone strikes escalate the violence are harmful and therefore counterproductive.


Read more: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/pakistan-trans-activists-protest-against-us-drone-strikes020812
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