Hazara genocide continues: Hazara community in Pol-e-Khomri, Baghlan province, suffers brutal attack

BAGLAN, Afghanistan — The Hazara community continues to suffer horrific violence following a deadly attack on a Hazara mosque in Pol-e-Khomri, Baghlan. This latest incident under Taliban rule is a stark reminder of the ongoing Hazara genocide. While the world’s attention is elsewhere, the suffering of the Hazara people continues.

On Friday, October 13, 2023, a group of armed assailants attacked a Hazara mosque in Pol-e-Khomri, Baghlan Province, shooting at worshippers and detonating explosive devices. The attack killed at least 20 people and injured 50, many of whom are in critical condition. Unfortunately, the death toll is likely to rise as the Hazaras are denied medical assistance under the rule of the terrorist organization Taliban.

The Hazaras, the indigenous people of their ancestral homeland of Hazaristan, known as Afghanistan, have long been targets of violence and discrimination by extremist groups such as the Taliban. The attack in Baghlan is another chapter in their tragic history.

The Hazaras, who have lived in Hazaristan for generations, have been subjected to violence and persecution, and the international community must never forget their suffering. Even amid the myriad global issues, the ongoing Hazara genocide demands the world’s attention.

The international community, human rights organizations and world leaders must condemn this horrific attack and support efforts to ensure the safety of the Hazara community. The attack on the Pol-e-Khomri Mosque in Baghlan is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the ongoing genocide and violence against this vulnerable community.

The future of Afghanistan remains uncertain, but the Hazara people have deep historical roots in their homeland and deserve the unwavering support and protection of the international community. Amid the challenges facing the world, the Hazara genocide must not be forgotten; it must remain a priority in global efforts to uphold human rights and protect the Hazara community from further suffering and violence.