ISLAMABAD (AA) - Thousands in Pakistan have protested the massacre against anti-coup demonstrators in Egypt.
The rallies organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Party saw nearly 6,000 people gather in front of the parliament in capital Islamabad, chanting slogans in favor of the Muslim Brotherhood and the first democratically elected Egyptian President, Mohamed Morsi, who is still held by the army.
The group called for Morsi's release and demanded accountability for the perpetrators of the massacre.
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Munawar Hasan delivered a speech at the rally, thanking Turkey for its efforts to bring up the issue at UN Security Council.
Another demonstration was held in the southern port city of Karachi, where participation again numbered in the thousands.
Anti-coup protest for Egypt staged in Yemen
Anti-coup protests concerning the incidents in Egypt were staged Monday in Yemen's Taiz city.
In southwestern city of Yemen, protestors staged a rally regarding the massacre in Egypt, where "Sisi killed the protestors, who were continuing peacefully to their acts," placards were carried.
During the meeting, it was demanded from the international human rights foundations to act to end the violence against anti-coup actors in Egypt.
Yemen's Scholars Unity and Revolution Youths' Council had earlier called to make organizations to protest the massacre in Egypt.
