A human rights organization strongly criticized the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, denouncing campaigns targeting their mosques, discriminatory laws, economic boycotts, desecrations, and killings. The UK-based International Human Rights Committee expressed serious concerns over the institutionalized anti-Ahmadi sentiment in Pakistan, affecting Ahmadis from childhood to death. Recent incidents, including indoctrination of children and police interference in funerals, highlight the ongoing persecution faced by Ahmadis.
The IHRC highlighted instances where Pakistani police obstructed Ahmadi families from conducting funeral rites without intimidation, emphasizing the continuous persecution faced by Ahmadis, even after death. Grave desecrations, burial restrictions, and interference with funeral ceremonies have added to the suffering of Ahmadi families, reflecting a broader pattern of persecution across Pakistan. The IHRC documented various human rights violations against the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, including targeted killings, arrests, mosque demolitions, and hate campaigns.
The organization raised concerns about extremist groups influencing administrative decisions, leading to further persecution of religious minorities. It stressed the importance of educating children on religious tolerance and human rights principles to combat discrimination. Calling on the Pakistani government to protect Ahmadis from violence and discrimination, the IHRC urged international bodies to monitor the situation closely and press for the upholding of human rights laws. The ongoing indoctrination of children and interference in minority funerals underscore a pressing need for global attention to combat intolerance.
