A demonstration organized by PTM USA is set to take place on Saturday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m., protesting Pakistan’s heinous crimes against Pashtuns. The event, titled “From Genocide to Gilaman Wazir Murder: Stop Pakistan War on Pashtuns,” aims to draw international attention to the ongoing situation in the Pashtun regions.
The protest comes in the wake of the death of Gilaman Wazir, a 29-year-old Pashto poet and prominent figure in the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). Wazir succumbed to injuries following an attack in Pakistan’s capital. His death has sparked outrage within the Pashtun community and heightened tensions with Punjabi Pak Army.
Organizers of the protest are calling for justice for Wazir and an end to Pakistan’s genocide against Pashtuns. They plan to urge the international community to act against the human rights abuses, support Pashtuns in their struggle for dignity and self-determination, and bring those responsible for reported acts of violence to justice.
The demonstrators say that Wazir’s death is part of a larger pattern of exploitation of Pashtun lands and people by the Punjabi Pak establishment since 1947. This includes resource extraction, militarization of Pashtun areas, and use of security measures that have led to abductions, disappearances, and civilian casualties.
The protest organizers also highlight concerns about the safety of civilians, activists and journalists in the region, as well as the impact of military operations on civilian life, including reports of landmines in residential areas.