Thousands marched in Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan, at an official demonstration against terrorism. Osh is regarded as one of the most acute hot zones for militant recruitment in Central Asia.

Pakistani security forces raced to seal off the Chinese consulate in Karachi after a suicide attack on the building on November 23. The bombers failed to gain access to the building. Initial reports said three suicide bombers and at least two policemen were killed in a gunbattle.