Pakistan's Red Mosque Open Again

October 3, 2007

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7025477.stm

The controversial Red Mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, has re-opened following a Supreme Court ruling issued on Tuesday.

The order came three months after the mosque was stormed by Pakistani troops to evict militants who had taken sanctuary within its complex.

More than 100 people were killed in the fighting in July.

The mosque's chief cleric was arrested. His wife has pledged that it will not be used for political activity.

The Supreme Court issued its order after Umme Hassan made her promise.

It also ordered the government to pay relatives compensation for all those killed in the military operation.