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Hazara Athletes Win Big at 2024 Paralympics Amid Taliban's Genocidal Regime

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2024-09-01T08:57:57Z

Paris, September 2024 — Against all odds, three Hazara athletes—Zakia Khudadadi, Abbas Karimi, and Rohullah Nikpai—have won medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games, bringing global attention to their people's plight as they face genocide, forced displacement, and brutal oppression in so-called Afghanistan and their occupied homeland, Hazaristan.

Zakia Khudadadi's bronze medal in taekwondo is a stunning achievement, especially considering the horrors her people face daily. As a Hazara woman, Khudadadi's victory is a direct challenge to the Taliban's ruthless regime, which seeks to erase women from public life entirely. Under the Taliban's extremist rule, shaped by a radical interpretation of Islam and the oppressive Pashtunwali code, women are banned from schools, barred from workplaces, and cut off from any form of social life. Khudadadi's success is not just a sporting victory—it's a defiance of tyranny.

Abbas Karimi's silver medal in swimming is another powerful symbol of Hazara resilience. Born without arms, Karimi's journey to the Paralympic podium is a story of grit and unbreakable spirit. His triumph comes while his people endure unimaginable suffering under Taliban control—a regime that systematically targets the Hazara for their ethnicity and faith, driving them from their homes and attempting to erase their identity.

Rohullah Nikpai, who has long been a symbol of Hazara pride, adds to this legacy. As the first-ever Olympic medalist from the region, Nikpai's continued success in taekwondo serves as a beacon of hope for his people, who are relentlessly persecuted. His achievements highlight the immense potential within the Hazara community, even as they face severe oppression.

Adding historical depth to this narrative is the legacy of Muhammad Ibrahim Khedri, known as Pahlawan Ibrahim. Born on April 11, 1938, and passing on May 22, 2022, Pahlawan Ibrahim was a legendary Hazara wrestler who represented his people on the global stage by competing in the featherweight events at the 1960, 1964, 1968, and 1972 Summer Olympics. His distinguished career and steadfast courage have left an indelible mark on the Hazara community, embodying their enduring spirit of resistance and pride.

These athletes' accomplishments starkly contrast with the brutal reality faced by the Hazara, a stateless nation enduring the Taliban's genocidal campaign. The Taliban, driven by ethnic supremacy and extremist ideology, have seized control of Hazaristan, committing atrocities ranging from mass killings to forced displacement. The Hazara are systematically targeted and erased, yet their resilience remains unbroken.

The victories of Khudadadi, Karimi, and Nikpai are more than just personal triumphs—they are acts of defiance against a regime determined to annihilate their people. These athletes have shown the world that the Hazara spirit is unyielding, even in the face of genocide.

As the Hazara continue their fight for survival, these Paralympic medals stand as powerful symbols of resistance and a call for global recognition of the ongoing atrocities. The world must not only celebrate these athletes but also stand with the Hazara people in their struggle against erasure and oppression. Their courage and determination are a testament to the enduring strength of a nation that refuses to be silenced.

The Federation of Hazara Council of Australia (FHCA) is to launch at Parliament House

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2024-02-22T19:57:15Z

FHCA is set to officially launch at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This significant event marks a pivotal moment in advancing the representation and advocacy for the Australian- Hazara community.

FHCA's mission is to represent the vibrant Australian-Hazara community across diverse platforms and institutions, both at local and national echelons. By fostering partnerships and collaborations, FHCA aims to amplify the voices of Hazara communities nationwide, addressing pressing issues and driving meaningful change.

Specific initiatives to achieve this goal include the implementation of programs and services tailored to the needs of the community.

These initiatives encompass educational support, capacity-building workshops, therapeutic interventions, and direct relief efforts aimed at alleviating suffering and promoting empowerment.
FHCA's approach to advocacy is characterized by its genuine commitment to effecting tangible change. Through strategic partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities, FHCA seeks to advocate for policies that uplift and empower Hazara communities across Australia.

What sets FHCA apart is its dedication to collaboration and its unique ability to convene diverse stakeholders in pursuit of common goals. By leveraging the collective expertise and resources of its partners, FHCA is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of Australian Hazaras.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact Mr Bashir Fayaq at info.fhca@gmail.com - Mobile +61 449 600 485.

Yours sincerely,

On behalf of the Australian Hazara

Communities Federation of Hazara Council of Australia

Hazara Stateless Nation Embarks on Digital Sovereignty Journey with Launch of Digital Hazaristan

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2024-02-22T13:03:16Z

Press Release

February 22, 2024 - Digital Hazaristan, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Hazara stateless nation, is thrilled to announce its official registration. This momentous achievement marks a crucial step forward in realizing our vision for a secure and self-determined digital future for the Hazara community.

"With this official registration," declared Kamran Mir Hazar, Founder of Digital Hazaristan, "we have taken a crucial step forward in realizing our vision for a secure and self-determined digital future for the Hazara community. The Hazara people have faced unique challenges throughout their history, and digital inclusion is a crucial step towards overcoming these challenges and building a brighter future. By leveraging the power of technology and fostering collaborative partnerships, we aim to address these challenges, unlocking the full potential of the Hazara community and empowering them to actively participate in the global digital landscape. This journey holds immense significance, not only for the Hazara community but also for advancing the principles of digital inclusion and self-determination for marginalized communities worldwide."

Building a Brighter Digital Future for the Hazara Stateless Nation:

Digital Hazaristan is developing a robust Hazara self-sovereign identity (SSI) framework as the cornerstone of the Digital Hazaristan Ecosystem. This framework will empower the Hazara community to:
• Securely access essential services like healthcare, education, and financial resources.
• Exercise their rights and engage in civic participation online and offline.
• Build a stronger collective identity and foster community cohesion.

"This framework will be developed within a transparent and accountable regulatory environment, adhering to international standards and safeguarding individual privacy, aligned with the goals of the Hazaristan Charter," emphasized Kamran Mir Hazar.

Empowering Access to Essential Services:
Digital Hazaristan is developing a robust Hazara self-sovereign identity (SSI) framework that will be instrumental in facilitating access to essential services for millions of Hazara people around the world. This framework will:
• Enable secure and reliable identification: This empowers individuals to interact with service providers in the digital realm, unlocking access to online platforms and services.
• Promote trust and transparency: The SSI framework fosters trust between individuals and service providers, enhancing the delivery and utilization of essential services.
• Support service provider outreach: By creating a robust digital infrastructure, Digital Hazaristan aims to facilitate service providers in reaching and engaging with the Hazara community more effectively.
Examples of essential services facilitated by the ecosystem could include:
• Healthcare: Secure access to online medical consultations, appointment scheduling, and health information management.
• Education: Enabling participation in online learning platforms, educational resources, and digital credentialing.
• Financial resources: Facilitating secure online financial transactions, access to micro-loans, and other financial services.
• Digital Democracy: Empowering participation in online voting processes and referendums for democratic institutions such as the Dai Parliament of Hazaristan.

It's important to note that Digital Hazaristan does not directly provide these services but acts as a catalyst, empowering individuals and service providers to connect and interact within the secure and efficient digital ecosystem.

Join Us in Building a Model for Change:
Digital Hazaristan is committed to a collaborative and responsible approach, working closely with the Hazara community and seeking partnerships with organizations that share our vision. We invite you to:
• Learn more and support our work: Visit our website.
• Spread awareness: Share this press release and engage in conversations about digital inclusion for marginalized communities.
• Join our collaborative efforts: We welcome partnerships with organizations committed to empowering marginalized communities through innovative solutions.
Together, we can create a brighter digital future for the Hazara community and inspire positive change for marginalized communities worldwide.

About Digital Hazaristan:
Digital Hazaristan is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a sustainable and human-centered digital nation for the Hazara stateless nation. Through innovative technology, capacity building, and collaborative partnerships, the organization aims to empower the Hazara community, uphold their fundamental human rights, and ensure their secure and private participation in the digital age.

Digital Hazaristan is registered under the following International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO):
• Research and Development
• Civic and Advocacy Organizations
• International Activities

Board of Digital Hazaristan

Launch of the Official Website of Digital Hazaristan

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2023-06-19T16:23:29Z

Digital Hazaristan: We are happy to announce the launch of the official website of Digital Hazaristan https://www.digitalhazaristan.com/, also known as e-Hazaristan. People now have access to information regarding the strategic and long-term Hazara project toward engineering and forming a Digital Nation and Digital Hazara Society.

As stated on the official website of Digital Hazaristan, our vision is a Human-Centered Digital Society and Digital Sovereign Nation. The mission of Digital Hazaristan is also to construct a Self-Sovereign Identity and build the Ecosystem of Digital Hazaristan with meaningful and functional interactions based on fundamental Human Rights principles and values, including Dignity, Fairness, Equality, Respect, and Independence, and the goals of the Hazaristan Charter.
On https://www.digitalhazaristan.com/, there is information about the Hazara Digital Identity, including the future Hazara National Identification Number, the Hazara country known as Hazaristan, and the Hazara people and nation.

The official website of Digital Hazaristan has pages for Ecosystem, Governance, White Paper, Roadmap, Partners, Support, and Code of Ethics. According to the Roadmap 2023, volunteer experts from different fields investigate and research the various aspects and requirements of Digital Hazaristan and its ecosystem. The outcome of those investigations would be the blueprint, necessary frameworks, and documents of Digital Hazaristan, including technical white papers.

The primary concentration in this stage would be the building blocks of Digital Hazaristan and solving complexities related to theories, scopes, regulations, standards, technologies, and verifiable credentials as part of a trust framework where the Identity Holder, Issuer, and Verifier interact.

As stated, volunteer experts from different fields are welcome to join us and contribute to building Digital Hazaristan. We also need support from pro bono providers, tech organizations and local and international humanitarian organizations, and those working for the public good to accelerate the building process.

Open Letter from the Turkic People of Afghanistan to International Community, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2022-07-08T05:07:43Z

Open Letter to the International Community, Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental Organizations from the Turkic People of Afghanistan Calling for Equity, Justice, and Effective Participation in Political Process and Talks on Afghanistan

We are writing to lodge this urgent appeal against persistent and deliberate discrimination and marginalisation of Turkic people of Afghanistan from political and public life and key international meetings, conferences, and seminars that are held to discuss the current situations and political future of Afghanistan. The Turkic people include predominantly Uzbeks, Turkmen, with Kyrghyz, and Kazakh etc. Turkic people make up a respectable portion of the population in Afghanistan with significant political and economic weight.

Turkic people have formed the backbone of Afghanistan's economy, culture, and history from ancient times to the Ghaznavid and Timurid periods and beyond. In the past twenty years, Turkic people, Uzbeks and Turkmens, have played a major role in the democratization of the country. Yet this interwoven history and contemporary innovations in democratization is rarely acknowledged in Afghanistan's national narrative.

Turkic people of Afghanistan played a tremendous role in toppling the Taliban regime in 2001 and fought bravely on the ground side by side with the international antiterrorist coalition against Al-Qaeda and terrorist groups. In the past twenty years, girls in Northern provinces all went to school and Uzbek women represented strongly as ministers in the various cabinets of the government. These contemporary contributions mark Uzbeks and Turkmen as targets in arbitrary arrests, torture, and killings by the Taliban. Since the Taliban took over in August 2021, Turkic people have faced systematic discrimination, punishments and gross violations of their human rights. Their lands and pastures have been forcibly grabbed by Southern settlers and Kuchis. They have been forcibly displaced from ancestral lands in north Afghanistan. This violent displacement supported both by the earlier Afghan government and the Taliban moves non-indigenous ethnic Pashtuns in traditional Turkic lands to suddenly and compulsorily change the ethnic demographics of north Afghanistan. Local communities who stand against this influx of settlers faced death threats and brutalities against themselves and their families. Such cruelties and gross human rights violations have rarely been recorded in the news or in the reports of international organizations. This must be addressed.

Twenty years of grassroots work of Turkic people to advance Afghanistan was met with neglect from the earlier government, marginalization in society, and a critical lack of representation in politics. Turkic people continue to be deprived of access to international aid and development projects. The direct discrimination against Uzbeks and Turkmen, has left most deprived of their fundamental rights and egregiously vulnerable to socioeconomic uncertainty. Despite this neglect and deliberate marginalization, Turkic people have a strong intellectual community, civil society activists, human rights and women rights activists and dedicated politicians prepared to be involved effectively in the political, social and economic process in Afghanistan.

As a consequence of persistent stagnation and inadequate representations, the situations of Uzbeks and Turkmen in Afghanistan have been intentionally overlooked by the international community. Turkic people have been blatantly ignored from key international conferences on Afghanistan held by international organizations. We are making an urgent call on the International Community, Intergovernmental and International Organizations to be inclusive of Turkic people in upcoming talks, international conferences and seminars on Afghanistan; to provide opportunities for this important part of Afghanistan's society to speak and voice the underrepresented communities and marginalized minorities.

We, the undersigned, demand:

• The attention of the international community to the situation of Turkic people of Afghanistan.

• Monitor Human Rights violations against Turkic people in Afghanistan including targeted attacks and forced displacement.

• Effective participation of Turkic people in all political, economic, and social processes about Afghanistan.

• Full, effective, and meaningful representation in all talks, conferences, seminars on Afghanistan.

• Recognize the work of Uzbek and Turkmen scholars, political leaders, and analysts

• International aid and development organizations reach the Turkic people in the north to address the abject poverty that many are facing now

Name, position, institution

1. Abdul Basit Emami, ‏Member of the Refugee Affairs Attach'e Office of the Afghanistan Embassy in Tehran.
2. Abdul Majid Ahadi, correspondent at National TV.
3. Abdul Motalleb Qaytmas (Ph.D.), University lecturer at Kabul Polytechnic University.
4. Abdulahad Osmani (Dr.), specialist Neuropsychiatrist IPC Officer at Kunduz Regional Hospital.
5. Abdulaziz Sakhizada, correspondent at Aryana News.
6. Abdullah Faez, (Ph.D.), Lecturer.
7. Ahmad Shuja Jamal, Former Director-General of International Relations and Regional Cooperation at the Office of the National Security Council of Afghanistan
8. Aliye Yilmaz, Asst. Prof. Dr. Isparta University; Member of Leadership Committee for the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) and Former Commissioner of the İndependent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC).
9. Amir Mohammad Khaksar, Former Member of Parliament.
10. Amruddin Fahim, Cultural & Religious affairs expert/ administrative office of the president.
11. Andullah Rahimi (Dr.), the Founder of Turan Voice.
12. Aynoor Uzbek, women's rights activist.
13. Babur Aydin, correspondent and head of Bek TV.
14. Babur Jamal, Former Member of Parliament.
15. Bashir Ahmad Tayanch, Former Member of Parliament and Ex. Minster of the Labour and Social Affairs.
16. Bismillah Behmanesh, Ex.Finance Specialist at Ministry of Public Works.
17. Dr. Feda Mohammad Paykan, Former Deputy of Public Health Ministry.
18. Enayatullah Babur Frahmand, First Deputy for the High Peace Council.
19. Fahim Kargar, Chief of Staff at the directory of of Parliament.
20. Faizullah Noori, correspondent and manager of Turkmeni programs at National TV.
21. Faizullah Zaki Ibrahemi, Ambassador of IRoA to the İndonesia; Former Minister of Labour and Social Affairs.
22. Faridullah Toghri, correspondent at Noor and National TV.
23. Farukhliqa Unchizada, Member of the Anti-Corruption commission.
24. Fazil Ahmad Yalghoz, correspondent at BBC Uzbek.
25. Freydun Ilham, Deputy of Administrative office of the President.
26. Frozan Khalilyar, Women's rights activist, president of Aybegum Association and former correspondent at national TV.
27. Habibulrahman Akhondzada, social activist.
28. Halima Sadaf, Former member of parliament.
29. Hamidullah Inanch, researcher.
30. Hamidullah Khair Andish, former correspondent at Ayna TV.
31. Hasibullah Karimi, Manager of the Uzbeki language programs at National TV.
32. Hayatullah Rasikh,M&E Officer at IARCSC.
33. Hayatullah Samangani, Former Member of Parliament.
34. Hedayatullah Siddiqi (Ph.D.), Senior Academic Consultant International Organisation for Migration - Ankara, Visiting Scholar at Department of Sociology, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University.
35. Khairuddin kherad, formar Head of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Directorate of Badakhshan Province.
36. Lutfullah Rasikh, Monitoring and Evaluation director at NWARA (national water regulatory authority).
37. Mark Slobin, Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music Emeritus Wesleyan University.
38. Mavlavi Abdullah Qarluq, Former Member of Parliament and ex. Governor of the Takhar Province.
39. Mohammad Alim Kohkan, Author and Journalist at Ayna, National and Aryana Tv.
40. Mohammad Fahim Ataye, Employee of Da Afghanistan Bank (The Central Bank of Afghanistan).
41. Mohammad Halim Yarqin, Author, Researcher and Civil Society Activist.
42. Mohammad Rahim Ibrahim, Author, Researcher, instructor and Journalist.
43. Mohammad Shakir Kargar, Chief of Staff to President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
44. Mohammad Shoaib Masoud, Technical Advisor of Ministry of Transport.
45. Moheb Mudessir (Ph.D.) Researcher, University of Sussex, and Journalist
46. Mosafir Qoqandi, Former Commissioner of Independent Election Commission.
47. Muhammadullah Batash (Ph.D.), Former member of Parliament.
48. Muska Dastgeer, Professor, The American University of Afghanistan.
49. Najibullah Niazi, correspondent at Aryana News agency.
50. Naqibullah Faiq (Dr.), Former Governor of Faryab Province and deputy of Interior Ministry.
51. Naqibullah Obaid, Director of policy and Plan General Attorney Office.
52. Nasratullah Ahadi, correspondent at Uzbeki Department of National TV.
53. Nazifa Bek, Former Member of Parliament.
54. Nisar Ahmad Naibzada, Advisor for NSIA.
55. Noorahmad Yortdash, journalist.
56. Pashtana Dorani, Executive Director LEARN Afghanistan.
57. Qamar Roya Ishchi, poet and former correspondent at BBC and Ayna TV.
58. Qasim Wafayi Zada (Ph.D.), Former Minister of Information and Culture and former Director of the Aviation Affairs.
59. Qutbudin Ishanch, University lecturer and General Director for Amu River Bank Protection and stabilization.
60. Rahila Dostum: Former Senator, Upper house
61. Rangina Kargar, Former Member of Parliament.
62. Salima Imami Uzbek, correspondent at National TV.
63. Samiullah Noori, correspondent at Ayana news.
64. Sanjar Kargar, Former Member of Parliament.
65. Sarajuddin Rasuly (Dr. phil.), Former Lecturer at the Institute for Political Science at the University of Vienna.
66. Sardar Mohammad Rahamnoghli, Former Member of Parliament and ex. Ambassador of Afghanistan in Ukraine.
67. Sayed Anwar Sadat, Former Member of Parliament and Ex. Acting-Minister of Labour and Social Affairs.
68. Sayed Hameed Sadaat, Cofounder of Hurmat Civil and Social Organization and former Policy affairs advisor to the Office of President, IRoA.
69. Sayed Hidayatullah Mahbobi, correspondent at Parliament TV, and Ayna TV.
70. Sayed Kabir Kamall, Artist (Singer).
71. Sayed Mohammad Alim Labib (Dr.), Former Lecturer of Kabul University.
72. Shafi Bekoghli, correspondent at BBC Radio.
73. Shafiq Favzi- Deputy Military attaché in Turkey.
74. Shayma Alam Sorush, former correspondent at Aryana Tv and spokesperson of Independent Election Commission.
75. Shokor Shirzad, correspondent at Noor TV.
76. Sibghatullah Spehr, Correspondent at Tolo TV.
77. Sorayya Ibrahimi Khairandish, correspondent at National and Ayna TV.
78. Tayiba Hashimi, Board Member of Khairkha Foundation.
79. Timur Turani, Cultural Advisor at Worcestershire County Council- England.
80. Ulughbek, correspondent national TV.
81. Yasin khan, Correspondent at National TV.
82. Zabiullah Qoyash, correspondent at national TV.
83. Zarena Aslami (Ph.D.), Associante Professor, Michigan State University
84. Zibulnisa Khairi, instructor, activist and co-executive at Aybegum Association.
85. Zohra Saed (Ph.D.), Distinguished Lecturer, Macaulay Honors College, The City University of New York.
86. Zuhal Qaisary, former Secretary Board of Appointments of the Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission of Afghanistan.

Young Pashtuns Enjoy Ethnic Privilege While Other Die in So-Called Afghanistan

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2022-01-24T11:58:53Z

Kabul Press^?: one of the most recent highlighted topics on social media is the expenses of young Pashtuns who enjoy the ethnic privilege non only in the corrupt governments of Ghani Ahmadzai and Karzai but also the Taliban. Several photos posted on social media like Facebook show Khoshal Sadat (Former Deputy Minister of Interior / Head of Police), Pamir Patang (Former Advisor to UK & Afg Government), Diva Patang (Former RTA Presenter), and other young Pashtuns in Annabel Club one of the most expensive private clubs of Britain. All those mentioned names have had high salaries in the corrupt governments of Ghani Ahmadzai, which was supported by the aid of taxpayers in the western countries. Compared to many others in so-called Afghanistan, none of them have eligibility except belonging to a particular ethnic group to have such official ranks.

Many people reacted on social media, saying that those young Pashtuns enjoy ethnic privileges like members of the terrorist groups such as the Taliban, Kochi Taliban, and Daesh, the corrupt officials released them from prison because of their ethnic background. It is while the young people from other ethnicities face systematic discrimination.
While women, mainly from the Hazara and Tajik nations, are protesting and asking the international community, those young people enjoying ethnic privilege insult them and react that the power should be in the hand of Pashtuns no matter if they are the Taliban or Ahmadzai and Karzai.

Norway – Taliban Talk and the Absence of Real Civil Society Members

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2022-01-23T11:26:13Z

Kabul Press^?: Norway hosts some representatives of the Taliban terrorists and suicide bombers in Oslo. According to the Norwegian foreign minister Anniken Huitfeldt (in Norwegian Media like NRK), some members of the so-called Afghani civil society also talk to the representatives of the Taliban. So far, the Norwegian government didn't reveal the names of those members of the civil society, but some media say some Pashtun women, including Shinkai Karokhail, and Mahbouba Seraj, are in Oslo as the representatives of the so-called Afghani civil society. Both women are Pashtuns and are enjoying the ethnic privilege of being Pashtun. The Taliban are also formed by Pashtuns based on the Pashtun totalitarian ideas and the radical interpretation of Islam.

“I as a woman protester that fight everyday for the rights of my kind (human/women) against Taliban do not recognize Karokhail and Seraj as my representatives”.

The possible meeting of those so-called civil society representatives and the Taliban is now criticized by many on social media, saying that neither the Taliban nor those Pashtun women represent the non-Pashtuns, including the Hazara, Tajik, and Uzbek. Some non-Pashtun women who published videos on Facebook say that Shinkai Karokhail, and Mahbouba Seraj are not representing them. Both Shinkai Karokhail, and Mahbouba Seraj are doing business with human rights, including women's rights. A woman from Kabul says Shinkai Karokhail and Mahbouba Seraj are project women, and they work for their own benefits. The other woman from Kabul says both Shinkai Karokhail, and Mahbouba Seraj are Pashtun extremists and defenders of Pashtun rule under the name of women's rights and civil society.

Women Against Taliban and Project Women

Some other people also in social media say that those women enjoying ethnic privilege are facilitating the rule of Pashtuns over non-Pashtuns who have the right and are deserved to determine their fate in their own hands.
Shinkai Karokhail has served as the Afghani ambassador under the corrupt and Pashtunist regime of Ghani Ahmadzai. It was several reports about discrimination against the Hazaras by Karokhail in the Afghani embassy in Canada.

Taliban In Oslo: Anniken Huitfeldt Facilitates the Celebration of Suicide Bombers

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2022-01-23T07:52:53Z

Kabul Press^?: Norwegian government is hosting the representatives of the terrorist group Taliban. The terrorist group that recently formed a single ethnic and gender government is responsible for committing systematic crimes, including the genocide of the Hazara of Hazaristan, suicide attacks, and killing and injuring hundreds of thousands of innocent people, including children and women. The terrorist group that has mixed the radical interpretation of Islam with the Pashtun anti-women traditions was enjoying the ethnic privilege facilitated by Pashtun politicians, including Hamid Karzai and Ghani Ahmadzai. For instance, they released thousands of the Taliban's terrorists because of their shared ethnic affiliation.
While Norway is hosting the representatives of the terrorist group, the critiques of non-Pashtun activists over the action of the Norwegian government has significantly increased. Anti-Taliban groups have organized several protests in front of the Norwegian embassies, and they ask Norwegians not to facilitate the recognition of the Taliban's suicide bombers. So far, the government of the terrorist group has not been recognized by the international community. On the other hand, many pro-Taliban, again from the same ethnic, wow and consider the official Taliban's invite to Oslo as steps for recognition.
Norwegian government claims that the so-called Afghani civil society representatives will also talk with the Taliban in Oslo. However, many non-Pashtun activists also criticize this, saying that the Norwegian government didn't invite any civil society activist to represent non-Pashtuns. Most of those invited are from the same ethnic as the Taliban, and non-of them can voice non-Pashtuns, including the Hazara, Uzbek, Tajik, and Turkmen. Some of them, such as Shinkai Karokhail are Pashtun nationalists and are against the equal rights of Pashtuns and non-Pashtuns.

Hazara Diaspora Organizations' Statement on the Situation in Behsud

Hazara International — 2021-03-25T17:27:06Z

We the undersigned, Hazara diaspora civil society organizations, express our deep concerns about the tense situation unfolding in the Behsud district of Afghanistan's Maidan-Wardak province. The Afghanistan National Security and Defence Force (ANDSF) have been deployed to launch a military operation against a local resistance force under Commander Abdul Ghani Alipur following the crash of a military helicopter on 17 March 2021, which killed nine army personnel on board. Earlier this year, on 29 January 2021, Afghanistan's Commando Forces (Unit 333) drove Humvees into Hazara civilian protests in the district, killing 11 and wounding 39 civilian protesters. We express our sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims of these tragic events and call for an impartial and thorough investigation of these incidents including the circumstances that led to these preventable tragedies, and demand that those responsible be held accountable.

Our Concerns

The response from Afghan government leadership and its military officials to the tragic incident of the Army helicopter crash has created considerable concerns among the local population in Behsud. On a telephone conference with the families of victims on 20 March, President Ashraf Ghani called for “revenge” for the Afghan army's deaths. Similar statements were made by other security and defense officials, some of which are very concerning. For example, in a social media post, the Commander of the 215 Maiwand Afghan Army Corps ordered the military personnel to “hunt Alipur's group members and their supporters in Kabul, highways, districts, police stations and Behsud like rabid dogs”. Such statements are deeply unsettling as they incite violence and promote extrajudicial killing in breach of International Law. With troops' deployment and the retaliatory measures underway in Behsud, we are deeply concerned about the possibility of further intensification of violence resulting in gross human rights abuses in the district. Furthermore, such language on the part of Afghan government officials is likely to incite targeted ethnic violence against Hazara civilians throughout Afghanistan. Prodromes of ethnic violence are already present on social media.

We are worried that if the current tense situation in Behsud is not adequately addressed, the crisis could spark full-scale violence in the district and greater Hazara regions since the conflict in Behsud has deep historical and inter-ethnic dimensions too. The people of Behsud have been facing annual conflict with the Kochi (nomads). Despite the local population and their political representatives' pleas, the government has failed to resolve the land issues between the Kuchi and the local population to prevent disputes. Furthermore, the Taliban's attacks on the Hazara travelers on Jalriz Road connecting Kabul to central Afghanistan have been ongoing for many years and the government has been unable to provide security measures to protect the people. These factors underlie the circumstances in which Alipur's militia forces emerged as a local self-defense mechanism to protect the local population against the Kochi and the Taliban invasions of Hazara villages, as well as to protect travelers on the road.

We are also concerned that the government's response to the conflict in Behsud and its disproportionate retaliatory measures could be politically motivated. We are disheartened that the former police chief of Maidan Wardak Allah Dad Fadaei – responsible for the killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture of civilians on 29 January – was recently appointed as the police chief of Laghman province instead of being held accountable for gross violation of human rights. These violations, which were confirmed by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) report published on 8 February 2021 is in breach of International Humanitarian Law, in particular the obligation to not attack civilians and civilian objects. The government's decision to appoint Fedaei to another security role has seriously harmed public trust in the rule of law while reaffirming the local concerns and fears that the government's response to the conflict in Behsud is politically motivated.

Given all these concerns, we are worried that the current military retaliation, particularly the use of national security forces for political purposes will result in loss of public confidence in ANDSF and escalation of violence beyond Behsud. This will further jeopardize Afghanistan's stability and security and provide opportunities for spoilers, including regional actors, to exploit the situation for their interests, and undermine a historic opportunity for a peace settlement with the Taliban. To address the existing concerns and risks we are demanding the following:

Our demands

We urge the Afghan Government and security forces to:
Resolve the conflict peacefully instead of through military action and retaliation, which could further escalate violence and insecurity in Behsud and its surrounding areas.
Remove Allah Dad Fadaei from his role as the Police Chief of Laghman and refer his case to the judiciary for an independent investigation.
We demand that:

The international community and the states engaged in Afghanistan put pressure on the Afghan Government to avoid escalation of violence and reach a peaceful resolution to the Behsud tensions.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) office conducts independent investigations into the alleged human rights violations committed in Behsud.
States engaged in Afghanistan and the United Nations conduct an impartial investigation into the crash of the ANDSF helicopter on 17 March, including providing technical expertise and intelligence to identify the source of the potential attack and perpetrators.
We urge the AIHRC and Amnesty International to:

Closely monitor the ongoing developments in Behsud and provide independent and impartial reporting to counter misinformation.
Conduct its own investigations into human rights violations, including the killing of civilians and members of the ANDSF.

Submission by: Hazara International, Australian Hazara Women's Friendship Network, Hazara Council of Great Britain, World Hazara Council, Canadian-Hazara Humanitarian Services in Canada, Salsal Association in Sweden, The Hazara Research Collective, Hazara Kulturverein Hamburg, Katib Cultural Association in Denmark, World Ismaili Hazara Network in Canada, and Baba Mazari Foundation in Australia. Hazara Association of New Zealand

Zalmay Khalilzad, Both U.S representative and Terrorist Friend

Kabul Press - Investigative News & Analysis — 2021-03-21T14:56:58Z

Kabul Press^?: a photograph circulated in social and local media shows the U.S representative Zalmay Khalilzad is sitting next to a terrorist leader chatting and laughing. Many people reacted and considered both with the same mindset.
One of Kabul Press's readers writes that “Khalilzad and Taliban leader Mullah brother do not have any disagreement, one representing the Taliban Emirate of Pashtunistan, and the other one represents the U.S government. They only are discussing how to maintain their ethnic rule over other ethnic groups, and invade their lands".

نادر بلخی: این دو جنایتکار هیچ مشکل و اختلافی با یکدیگر ندارند، یکی به نمایندگی از امارات اسلامی پشتونیستان و دیگری به...

Posted by Kabul Press on Sunday, March 21, 2021

Kabul Press Editor also reacted and wrote on his page that “Sitting next to a terrorist, U.S representative Zalmay Khalilzad is chatting and laughing. If because of his common ethnic interest with the Taliban, he does not respect tens of thousands of Hazara, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkmen, and…civilians massacred by the Taliban, maybe Kamala Harris make him respect American victims of the 9/11 attacks and thousands of NATO soldiers killed in so-called Afghanistan”.

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