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Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests

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Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests

Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, the leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, has been arrested under mysterious circumstances.

Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests

Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Manzoor Pashteen speaks during a 2018 rally.

Credit: Voice of America

Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, recognized for his iconic red hat and outspoken criticism of Pakistan’s powerful military for inciting violence and instilling fear in the Pashtun lands, went missing on December 4.

In the volatile Pashtun belt straddling the Durand Line – a 1,660-mile 19th-century separation between Afghanistan and Pakistan stretching from China to Iran – violence, bloodshed, alleged extrajudicial killings, and abductions shape the landscape.

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