The persecution of the Hazaras of Afghanistan goes back centuries, and has escalated into a full-blown genocide under Taliban rule. What we can do to help.

In the history of Afghanistan, Hazaras have faced consistent discrimination and injustice due to their ethnicity and religious beliefs. The Hazara community, predominantly Shia Muslims, has been marginalized and targeted for decades, leading to a cycle of suffering and hardship. 

Genocidal acts against the Hazaras have been documented throughout Afghanistan's turbulent history, leaving many Hazara refugees in desperate need of resettlement and safety. 

The Persecution of Hazaras

From the reign of Abdur Rahman Khan in the late 19th century, who conducted mass killings and forced displacements of Hazaras, to the more recent attacks by the Taliban and other extremist groups, discrimination and violence against Hazaras have been a recurring tragedy in Afghanistan. 

The Hazaras have been subjected to systematic discrimination, including being denied access to education, employment, and basic services. Many Hazara villages have been targeted for brutal attacks, resulting in the loss of countless lives and the displacement of entire communities. 

Genocide of Hazaras

The atrocities committed against the Hazaras have been widely condemned as acts of genocide. The Taliban's massacres of Hazaras in Mazar-e-Sharif in the 1990s and the more recent suicide bombings targeting Hazara neighborhoods in Kabul are just a few examples of the targeted violence that this community faces. 

The deliberate killing of Hazara men, women, and children simply because of their ethnicity and religious beliefs is a stark reminder of the urgent need for international intervention to protect this vulnerable population. 

"The deliberate killing of Hazara men, women, and children simply because of their ethnicity and religious beliefs is a stark reminder of the urgent need for international intervention to protect this vulnerable population."

Hazara Refugees: Eligible for Resettlement

Given the ongoing discrimination, persecution, and violence faced by Hazaras in Afghanistan, it is clear that Hazara refugees in indonesia or other part of world are in urgent need of resettlement to ensure their safety and well-being. 

Countries around the world have a moral obligation to offer protection to those fleeing persecution and violence, especially when they belong to a group that has been systematically targeted for genocide. Resettlement programs for Hazara refugees can provide them with a new start and the opportunity to rebuild their lives free from fear and oppression.

The history of Afghanistan is marked by the suffering and discrimination endured by the Hazara community. The ongoing injustice and genocide against Hazaras highlight the urgent need for international support and protection. 

Hazara refugees, who have endured so much hardship and loss, are indeed eligible for resettlement to ensure their safety and well-being. 

It is time for the world to stand in solidarity with the Hazara community and offer them the hope of a brighter future free from persecution and violence.|

- Story by Mohammad Nasim Mohammadi, a refugee and advocate living in Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia.

Want to help? Note that Canadians can take part in the solution by privately sponsoring Hazara refugees. There's also a program in the US called the Welcome Corps that can also bring registered refugees to safety.