September 13, 2024
Daikundi, Afghanistan: In a brutal terrorist attack, at least 14 members of the Hazara ethnic group were shot dead and four others injured in the border area between Afghanistan’s Daikundi and Ghor provinces. The victims, residents of Sangtakht and Darband districts in Daikundi, were targeted in an assault claimed by ISIS-Khorasan.
This attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents aimed at the Hazara community, who have long faced persecution in Afghanistan. Over the past 133 years, Hazaras have been subjected to mass killings, forced displacements, and systemic discrimination, with extremist groups like the Taliban and ISIS leading the assaults.
Human rights advocates have repeatedly warned that these attacks form part of an ongoing genocide against the Hazara people. Despite these concerns, violence against Hazaras continues to escalate, leaving the community in constant fear.
“The international community must recognize this as part of a broader pattern of violence aimed at erasing the Hazara population,” a local activist said. “We need urgent action to protect these people and prevent further atrocities.”
The global community has been urged to respond with decisive action. Human rights organizations, governments, and international bodies are being called upon to condemn these attacks and implement measures to protect the Hazara community.
The ongoing violence against Hazaras also extends beyond Afghanistan, with reports of similar persecution in other regions where they reside. Without a unified international response, advocates fear the Hazara community will continue to face relentless threats to their existence.
The Hazara people have endured a history of marginalization in Afghanistan, dating back more than a century. Their distinct ethnic and religious identity has made them a target for various Pashtun cruel rulers and terrorist groups. The Taliban and ISIS, in particular, have been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks on the community, attempting to terrorize and displace Hazaras from their ancestral lands.
Today’s attack is another grim reminder of the continuing genocide faced by the Hazara people, and many fear that without international intervention, the cycle of violence will persist.