Preparations Under Way for Demonstrations in Washington
D.C. (Dec 15th – 17th)
Dec 13th, 2017 -Central
Communication & Media Cell, MQM USA |
As previously announced, MQM USA will hold two massive demonstrations in
Washington D.C. this coming weekend. First of which, will be held a Pakistan
Embassy in the nation’s capital on Friday, Dec. 15th, 2017. Second
demonstration will be held at the White House, the residence of President of
United States, Donald Trump. Alongside these demonstration, various political
(organizational) program will be held, including a public gathering.
The purpose of this demonstration will
be to raise our voice and increase awareness in front of international
community, particularly President of United States of America, along with other
state officials and alert them against Injustice and State Oppression upon
Muhajir’s and MQM in Karachi. In which there is an unconstitutional ban on
MQM’s political activities, unconstitutional seizure and closure of MQM’s
Headquarter Nine Zero. Along with ban on free speech via gag order against live
speeches and pictures of MQM’s Founder and Leader Mr. Altaf Hussain, heinous
perpetrated acts by Law Enforcement Agencies, primarily paramilitary forces,
which has led to mass-human rights violations, Extra Judicial Killings,
Illegals Raids and Arrests of MQM workers.
The peaceful demonstrations in both
locations are expected to draw large numbers of MQM workers and supporters from
across United States, particularly ladies, elders and children are expected to
attend in large numbers. Along with the team on the ground, various chapters
are working diligently and is continuing efforts to engage with the local
community to ensure maximum participation in making these demonstrations a
success.
In preparation of these demonstrations,
a protest committee (formed earlier) has further been formed into sub-committee
to focus on strategic logistical issues including, Welcoming Committee,
Transport Committee, Stage Committee, Food Committee and Electronic and Print
Media Committee. Furthermore, the team have been meeting daily to discuss and
finalize the arrangements.
In concluding, MQM USA’s
Central Organizing Committee appealed to the Muhajir’s residing in United
States to ensure their participation in the demonstration outside White House
to attest that Muhajir Nation is united under the leadership of Mr. Altaf
Hussain, and will pursue their long struggle for peace and justice.