Media Coverage Recap: Marking the Third Anniversary of the Taliban’s Violent Return to Power
On 12 August 2024, members of the Australian Hazara Advocacy Network (AHAN) and broader community from Afghanistan gathered at Australian Parliament House to mark the third year anniversary of the violent takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, and to highlight the ongoing human rights violations, persecution and erasure of minorities such as the Hazaras and the gender apartheid.
The day started with members of the community meeting with members of parliament from political parties across the aisle, including the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal National Party, The Australian Greens and members of the crossbench.
This was followed by a press conference at the Mural Hall, along with co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Hazaras (PFH) and member of North Sydney, Kylea Tink MP, and Senator David Shoebridge.
AHAN also screened a short documentary film developed by AHAN member, Muzafar Ali, which drew on information collected during his recent trip to Afghanistan. Member for Parramatta and Chair of the PFH, Dr. Andrew Charlton MP; Co-Chair, Kylea Tink MP; Member of Cowan, Anne Aly MP; and Senator David Shoebridge also spoke at the screening.
Here is a recap of the media coverage of the day:
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