A group of women in Pakistan has called upon the international community to address what they term the Hazara genocide in Afghanistan. This appeal coincided with the second anniversary of the attack on the Kaaj Educational Center in Kabul and the subsequent killings of Hazara civilians in Uruzgan.
During the protest, the women condemned the continuous and systematic violence targeting the Hazara community. They asserted that the killings of Hazaras persist under various justifications and are executed in a structured manner, demanding global recognition of these ongoing atrocities.
The attack on the Kaaj Educational Center in October 2022, located in the Hazara district of Dasht-e-Barchi, resulted in the deaths of over 45 students, the majority of whom were girls. While no group has officially claimed responsibility for the assault, Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, suggested it is part of the Islamic State's broader campaign of violence in the country.
Despite the Taliban's claims of a lack of ISIS presence in Afghanistan, the militant group has not reported any actions against those responsible for the attack, even two years later.
The women’s group has requested that the international community and human rights organizations officially classify the violence against the Hazara community as genocide. They urged for immediate measures to prevent further violence and proposed the establishment of an independent commission under the United Nations to investigate the situation.
In addition, the women called for the International Criminal Court to prosecute individuals responsible for organizing and committing the alleged genocide against the Hazaras in Afghanistan. They encouraged Hazara intellectuals, the younger generation, and the Afghan populace to unite against ongoing violence and contribute to efforts aimed at halting these crimes.
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