Sufi Laghari urges the UN to tackle human rights violations in Sindh

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Executive Director of the Sindhi Foundation, Sufi Laghari, addressed the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva and urged the UN Human Rights Council to give urgent and special attention to Sindh.

In his presentation, Laghari stated: “Our Sindh needs urgent and special attention, especially in accordance with the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action. Sindh suffers in Pakistan due to human rights abuses, corrupt governments backed by the military, and widespread injustice. The Punjabi army colonizes Sindh. “Sindhi Sufism, Sindhi culture and the essence of Sindh are under attack.”

Laghari also highlighted how Pakistan is supporting fundamentalist groups that want to undermine the Sufi fabric of Sindhi society and silence intellectual discourse.

He further cited the recent murder of Shah Nawaz Kunbhar as a gruesome example. This tragic incident, in which a doctor was killed and his body burned, has led to widespread condemnation from various civil society groups and human rights activists.

He further highlighted how Pakistan is enabling criminal gangs to create a hostile environment for Sindhi minorities, citing the kidnapping of Priya Kumari as a notable case.

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He also mentioned the use of criminals to attack Sindhi journalists, with the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani being one of the most prominent examples.

Moreover, he expressed concern over the collaboration with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to manipulate the census in their favor, thereby creating a pretext for the division of Sindh.

In conclusion, Laghari stated: “The Sindhi people will never tolerate the division of Sindh. All Sindhis across the world will unite against this evil plan. We will defend Sindh with every drop of our blood. Today from this platform we demand an independence referendum in Sindh, allowing all Sindhis worldwide to vote. We request your support for the freedom of Sindh and its people, the Sindhis.”

Minorities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and Ahmadis, often face discrimination in various aspects of life, including education, employment and access to justice.

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