Senior US Congressman Thomas G Tancredo
Expresses concern over the plight of the people of
Balochistan
Washington, Sept. 13 (PTI): Expressing concern over the plight of the people of Balochistan and Sindh provinces, a
senior US Congressman has said he was "troubled" that Washington had not brought sufficient pressure on
Pakistan to stop persecution of political opponents.
Expresses concern over the plight of the people of
Balochistan
Washington, Sept. 13 (PTI): Expressing concern over the plight of the people of Balochistan and Sindh provinces, a
senior US Congressman has said he was "troubled" that Washington had not brought sufficient pressure on
Pakistan to stop persecution of political opponents.
"I oppose authoritarian regimes, wherever they might be. I am gravely concerned about the persecution of political dissidents in Pakistan.
"I am even more troubled that this (US) administration has not brought sufficient pressure to bear on the government there to stop these
practices", Congressman Thomas G Tancredo said in a letter to the US-based World Sindhi Association and other groups which had
recently organised a demonstration in Washington to protest the killing of noted Balochi leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.
Observing it was true that US needed Pakistan's cooperation in the war against terror, Tancredo said "that does not mean we should
stand by and condone the government of Pakistan's campaign to intimidate or kill opposition leaders like Nawab Akbar Bugti -- who was
at one time democratically elected and still dedicated to free and fair elections".
Assuring his continued support to their cause, he said he had spoken to members of US Congress, the administration as well as
Pakistani officials about the concerns and added "I believe that your fight for democracy and equality in a region rocked by turmoil and
terrorism is a just one".
During the demonstration at the Capitol Hill in Washington, the protestors submitted memoranda to top US Congressmen, including
Henry Hyde and Richard Lugar, who are respectively the Chairmen of the House Committee and the Senate Committee on International
Relations.
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"I am even more troubled that this (US) administration has not brought sufficient pressure to bear on the government there to stop these
practices", Congressman Thomas G Tancredo said in a letter to the US-based World Sindhi Association and other groups which had
recently organised a demonstration in Washington to protest the killing of noted Balochi leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.
Observing it was true that US needed Pakistan's cooperation in the war against terror, Tancredo said "that does not mean we should
stand by and condone the government of Pakistan's campaign to intimidate or kill opposition leaders like Nawab Akbar Bugti -- who was
at one time democratically elected and still dedicated to free and fair elections".
Assuring his continued support to their cause, he said he had spoken to members of US Congress, the administration as well as
Pakistani officials about the concerns and added "I believe that your fight for democracy and equality in a region rocked by turmoil and
terrorism is a just one".
During the demonstration at the Capitol Hill in Washington, the protestors submitted memoranda to top US Congressmen, including
Henry Hyde and Richard Lugar, who are respectively the Chairmen of the House Committee and the Senate Committee on International
Relations.
RELATED LINK:
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September 7, 2006
Dear Friends,
Although I am not able to be with you in person today, I want to convey my support and best wishes for your cause. I have and will
continue to do what I can to draw attention to the situation in Balochistan and to the plight of the Baloch and Sindhi peoples.
I oppose authoritarian regimes, wherever they might be. I am gravely concerned about the persecution of political dissidents in
Pakistan. I am even more troubled that this administration has not brought sufficient pressure to bear on the government there to stop
these practices.
It is true that the United States needs Pakistan’s cooperation in the war against terrorism – but that does not mean we should stand by
and condone the government of Pakistan’s campaign to intimidate or kill opposition leaders like Nawab Akbar Bugti – who was at one
time democratically elected and still dedicated to free and fair elections.
As you know, I have spoken about the concerns of the Sindhi people with my colleagues in the U.S. Congress, the administration, and
with officials from the government of Pakistan. I believe that your fight for democracy and equality in a region rocked by turmoil and
terrorism is a just one.
I wish you luck in your cause and assure you that as a staunch supporter of human rights and democracy, I will continue to do what I
can to assist you.
Sincerely, Tom Tancredo
Dear Friends,
Although I am not able to be with you in person today, I want to convey my support and best wishes for your cause. I have and will
continue to do what I can to draw attention to the situation in Balochistan and to the plight of the Baloch and Sindhi peoples.
I oppose authoritarian regimes, wherever they might be. I am gravely concerned about the persecution of political dissidents in
Pakistan. I am even more troubled that this administration has not brought sufficient pressure to bear on the government there to stop
these practices.
It is true that the United States needs Pakistan’s cooperation in the war against terrorism – but that does not mean we should stand by
and condone the government of Pakistan’s campaign to intimidate or kill opposition leaders like Nawab Akbar Bugti – who was at one
time democratically elected and still dedicated to free and fair elections.
As you know, I have spoken about the concerns of the Sindhi people with my colleagues in the U.S. Congress, the administration, and
with officials from the government of Pakistan. I believe that your fight for democracy and equality in a region rocked by turmoil and
terrorism is a just one.
I wish you luck in your cause and assure you that as a staunch supporter of human rights and democracy, I will continue to do what I
can to assist you.
Sincerely, Tom Tancredo