Shia Rights Violations in Pakistan, APRIL 16TH TO 22nd
Threat to Shia of the in Peshawar Neighborhood
Wednesday, 16 April
A pamphlet, attributed to Lashkar-i-Islam (LI), was distributed in aneighborhoods of the Khyber Pakhtunhwa capital threatening Shia Muslims, to vacate the area in the next ten days, police said on Tuesday. Residents of Pahari Pura’s Manzoor Colony were warned of serious consequences failing to follow the warning. Shia Muslims are concerned about their security. Many of these residences have to economic and physical mean to leave their belonging and property and leave in a different area.
Shia Muslim Killed, another Injured in Karachi
Thursday, 17 April
On Thursday April 17th an attack to a Shia community in Karachi resulted in death of one and serious injury of another. The attackers, who are believed to be affiliated with Sipah-e-Sahaba, stormed into Hassan Electric Shop in Urdu Bazaar of Nazimabad and killed Muhammad Ali and wounded Sadiq Hussain.
Shia Muslim ambushed and killed in Liaquatabad
Friday, 18 April
Arshad Naqvi who was ambushed on April 15th was killed in Liaquatabad on Friday.
Concerns about the Security of Shia Inmates in Quetta’s
Saturday, 19 April
According to local activists Shia prisoners in Quetta’s jail have been moved to the cell where Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba are imprisoned. Local Shia are worried that this movement will result in harm to the Shia inmates and their families. There are number of incident in which anti-Shia inmates slaughtered the family member of the Shia inmates after they are released.
Shia Businessman Killed in Karachi
Monday, 21 April
Ali Raza Manekia a Shia Muslim businessman was attacked by unknown gunman in in Karachi on Sunday. He was taken to the hospital where doctors announced his death to his wounds. Shia professionals and business owners have been under attack by anti-Shia groups for a long time.
Shia Muslim Killed in Karachi
Tuesday, 22 April
Hussain was hit with bullets in Paharh Ganj area of North Nazimabad, district central of Karachi on April 22nd.
Shia of Karachi have been targeted by different groupd and the government have not taken any action to protect this minority despite the international request from all committees.
Continuation of Shia targeted killings was confronted by the people in community. Local leaders stated these killings are proof that the government is failing to protect its citizens. The leaders also urged the people to remain calm and do not engage in violent while condemning the government’s inaction.
