The Parliament of Catalonia in Spain has issued an official statement expressing concern over the situation of the Hazara community in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, warning that this group remains exposed to systematic violence and discrimination. The statement emphasizes that the Hazaras have historically been targeted by policies of elimination, repression, and violence based on ethnic and religious identity.<\/p>\n
Released on Tuesday, May 5, the statement describes the overall situation in Afghanistan following the events of 2021 as “seriously deteriorated,” adding that the country is facing a profound humanitarian, economic, and institutional crisis which has most severely impacted civilians. The Catalonia Parliament underscores that under such circumstances, the vulnerability of ethnic and religious minorities, including the Hazaras, has increased.<\/p>\n
The statement also refers to the historical background of violence against the Hazaras, noting that the first phase of widespread, organized violence against this community began in the late 19th century during the rule of Abdur Rahman Khan, a period in which a large portion of the Hazara population was massacred. According to the parliament, in the 19th century, a systematic ethnic cleansing process was carried out against the Hazaras.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the statement states that in recent decades, especially after 2001 and with increased intensity since 2021, the Hazaras have once again been targeted by deadly attacks. These include suicide bombings, mass killings, assassinations of prominent community figures, and assaults on educational, religious, and health institutions.<\/p>\n
Referring to international law, the Parliament of Catalonia points out that the widespread attacks targeting Hazara civilians could be examined within the framework of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The statement also expresses concern over the continuation of violence amid the absence of effective accountability mechanisms and ongoing impunity for perpetrators\u2014a concern frequently raised by human rights organizations in recent years.<\/p>\n
The parliament concludes by calling for the recognition of the suffering of Hazara victims and urges increased global efforts to protect civilians and ensure respect for their fundamental rights.<\/p>\n
During the two decades of the republic period, the Hazara community also faced deadly attacks on schools, educational centers, mosques, and other public places, with many residents of Hazara areas repeatedly targeted by deliberate attacks. With the Taliban regaining control, concerns about the security and fundamental rights of this community have grown, and to date, no effective or transparent measures have been reported to prevent the recurrence of such attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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