Yakawlang Incident Victims Seek Justice in Peace Process
The families of the victims of the Yakawlang district “massacre” in Bamiyan province said they want their voices to be heard in the peace process and that those involved in such crimes should not be granted immunity when it comes to ensuring justice in the peace efforts.
According to Amnesty International, the incident happened in Yakawlang district, Bamiyan province, in 2001 and 100 to 300 people were “killed by the Taliban” when members of the group overran the district.
“We hope that the peace negotiations end the bitter season of violence and bloodshed,” said Abul Mohsin Yasir, head of the Harakat-e-Islami Wahid Afghanistan party.