Protesters in Chaman have once again called for the release of members of their movement from Pakistani prisons. They claim the detained individuals have been falsely accused and their cases are not being properly reviewed by Pakistan’s judicial system.
Kabul 24: Protesters say their movement is not against the law, but five members have been illegally detained. Faizullah, a protester, stated: “If we raise a legitimate voice, they say it is against the law. So far, no voice against the law or government has been raised here; rather, it has been a demand for justice.”
Several members urge international human rights organizations to listen to their voices and call for a committee to address their demands. Mustafa Agha Jan said: “We will show this oppression to the whole world and the media, that we are sitting in peace; yet, our rights are not being given to us.”
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf parties have also demanded the residents’ needs be addressed. For nine months, Chaman residents have protested the mandatory visa and passport requirement at the Spin Boldak-Chaman crossing, but their demands remain unmet
