Urgent Appeal to Address the Crisis in Parachinar and Protect Shia Muslims in Kurram District, KPK Province, Pakistan

To President of Pakistan and Secretary General of United Nations

Stop Shia Genocide - Parachinar shia killings
We, the undersigned, urgently bring to your attention the critical situation facing the Shia Muslim community in Parachinar, Kurram District of KPK province in Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan.

The Shia community is under siege from attacks by both the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan-based Deobandi Takfiri groups. Numerous Shia Muslims have lost their lives, and hundreds are injured. Alleged support for these Takfiri groups by rogue elements within Pakistan's security forces adds to the complexity of the situation.

The blockade of roads to Parachinar has led to severe shortages of essential supplies, creating a humanitarian crisis. Lack of access to medical facilities in Peshawar has resulted in tragic consequences, with lives lost due to inadequate medical care.

Parachinar's conditions are reminiscent of besieged areas like Gaza, with reports of local administration complicity and communication shutdowns. Extremist groups have been invited, declaring Jihad against the Shia Muslim community.

These events unfold against a backdrop of sustained campaigns inciting anti-Shia violence and forced migrations. The recent blasphemy bills in Pakistan further expose the lack of will to curb extremist forces, endangering the Shia Muslim community.

Recognizing the crucial role of the Shia Muslim-majority tribes in resisting displacement and preventing terrorism, we call on the international community to:

1. Strongly condemn the blockade and alleged support for Takfiri groups by rogue elements in Pakistan's security forces.
2. Call for immediate humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the Shia Muslim community in Parachinar.
3. Demand the restoration of communication services for transparency.
4. Pressure the Pakistani government to investigate and hold accountable those supporting Takfiri terrorists.
5. Support peaceful initiatives involving moderate Sunnis for resolution in Kurram District.

Your swift attention and action are crucial to prevent further loss of life and protect the rights of the besieged Shia Muslim community in Kurram District.


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