Shia Genocide Events
Parachinar, July 24-30, 2024: 49 Shia Muslims Massacred
Date : July 24, 2024
Location : Kurram
Casualties :49
Gender : male , female , other ,
Narrative of the Event
Parachinar: From July 24 to July 30, 2024, Parachinar, a Shia-majority area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal district of Kurram, witnessed a harrowing escalation of sectarian violence. Sunni Deobandi extremist groups, including the Afghan Taliban, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat/Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, launched heavy weapon attacks resulting in the massacre of 49 Shia Pashtun Muslims and injuries to over 250 individuals. These attacks, originating from both Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlight the persistent threat posed by extremist factions exploiting sectarian divides. The Shaheed Foundation, a Karachi-based organization dedicated to documenting sectarian violence, published the names and photos of the victims, underscoring the profound human cost of this tragedy. A viral video further ignited outrage, depicting members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan brutally killing a Shia Muslim from the Turi Pashtun tribe. This incident calls for urgent government intervention and international support to combat extremism and protect vulnerable communities. Addressing the root causes of such violence requires comprehensive strategies that promote peace and inter-sectarian understanding.
References:
https://www.dawn.com/news/1849209
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