Katib School in West Kabul ‘classic example’ of Afghan Government’s Institutional Discrimination against Hazaras

Katib School in West Kabul ‘classic example’ of Afghan Government’s Institutional Discrimination against Hazaras

West Kabul, April 11, 2017 |  Video courtesy: ToloNews Laisa (School) Faiz Mohammad Katib was established in 2008 in Hazara inhabited Dasht-e Barchi in West Kabul – the capital of Afghanistan. A school with nothing — no class rooms, shelters, boundary walls, chairs or rugs, drinking water, or anything — that would fit the definition […]

22 years after death, Mazari remains the only figure unifying Hazaras

22 years after death, Mazari remains the only figure unifying Hazaras

‘March 2017’ marks the 22nd anniversary of assassination of Hazara leader, Abdul Ali Mazari. Millions of Hazaras across the globe are paying tribute to Mazari—the most revered and unifying figure among Hazaras. He is affectionately referred to as “Baba Mazari” or “Father Mazari”— a title signifying him as the father of his people. No one […]

LEJ terrorist chief, Asif Chotu, three aides killed in police encounter

LEJ terrorist chief, Asif Chotu, three aides killed in police encounter

Sheikhupura – Jan 19, 2017: Lashkar-e Jhangvi (LEJ) terrorist chief, Asif Chotu, along with three aides, have been allegedly killed in police encounter in Punjab, Pakistan. Asif Chotu took over as chief of Lashkar-e Jhangvi following killing of its former chief, Malik Ishaq, in another alleged police encounter some 18 months ago. Chotu was wanted […]

Afghan government’s neglect forcing Hazaras to live in 2000-year old caves

Afghan government’s neglect forcing Hazaras to live in 2000-year old caves

Bamiyan, Hazarajat (Dec, 2016): Kabul government’s neglect is forcing the homeless Hazara residents to live in the archaeologically significant caves of the 2000-year old Bamiyan Buddha statues — a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Bamiyan Buddhas — located in the ancestral home of Hazara in Hazarajat — are two of the archaeological treasures of Afghanistan. […]

Afghan MP says Hazaras still aren’t allowed to hold important posts in Afghanistan

Afghan MP says Hazaras still aren’t allowed to hold important posts in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan (Dec 21, 2016): Hazara Afghan MP, Arif Rahmani has accused the Afghan Government of continuing its [century-old] policy of systemically marginalizing the Hazaras in Afghanistan. According to Mr. Rahmani, the Afghan government has subjected the Hazaras — which makes at least seven million of Afghanistan’s population and a sizable population in Kabul — to an ‘un-written’ […]

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