Karachi is home to multiple conflicts that frequently turn violent, including gang wars and ethnic and political rivalries.

Interior Ministry spokesman Hany Abdel Latif said the protesters were being manipulated by leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Öcalan’s lawyers had filed a new request for a retrial after the reform bill known as the “fourth judicial package” was approved.

The ships will be open for public access and their crews will participate in a number of cultural and sports events, the official said.

“We urge all parties involved in the disappearance of Father Paolo to immediately come forward and release him,” the coalition said.

In January, Facebook was hacked by a sophisticated hacking team after some of its employees visited a compromised website.