Residents of Chaman have resumed their protests after a 23-day pause in response to the continued closure of the Spin Boldak-Chaman crossing.
The protesters state that this time their demonstrations will be broader than before, and they will continue until their demands are accepted by the Pakistani government, refusing to yield to any pressure.
Sadiq Achakzai, the spokesperson for the Chaman protest movement, said, “We will continue our new protest and will spare no effort in securing our rights. If the Pakistani government accepts our demands, the protest will end immediately.”
Amir Muhammad, a leader of the Chaman protest movement, said, “I urge all residents of Chaman to come to the streets and participate in this protest because this is our final battle for freedom.”
The protesters are calling on international human rights organizations to listen to their voices and assist them in overcoming these challenges.
Javid Afghan, a member of the Chaman protest, said, “We call on global human rights organizations to hear our voice and restore the rights of Chaman residents who have been deprived of them.”
Hayatullah, another member of the Chaman protest, said, “We will not yield to any pressure and will not give up our demands for our rights. Our struggle is peaceful, and we are seeking our rightful entitlements.”
Residents of Chaman began their protests eleven months ago in response to the Pakistani government’s requirement of visas and passports at the Spin Boldak-Chaman crossing. Several times, Pakistani forces fired at them, but their demands have yet to be addressed.