Pakistan Bans Pashtun Rights Group, Sparking Violent Protests
Authorities accuse the group of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, leading to clashes with police in northwest Pakistan.
Overview
- The Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM) has been banned by Pakistani authorities for allegedly supporting the Pakistani Taliban.
- Protests erupted in Jamrud near Peshawar, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators.
- Several protesters were injured during the clashes, with two individuals reported in critical condition.
- The PTM, founded in 2014, denies the allegations and plans to hold a meeting of elders despite the ban.
- Amnesty International has called for Pakistan to revoke the ban, criticizing the use of broad terror laws to suppress movements.