The Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), Suhail Abro, along with Vice Chairman Zubair Sindhi, General Secretary Amar Azadi, and senior leaders Farhan Sindhi, Hafeez Deshi, Hosho Sindhi, and Mark Sindhu, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning the brutal state repression, including shelling, baton charges, open firing, and violent crackdowns on the students of Sindh University.
*We Make It Clear:*
The students’ protest against the forced construction of canals on the Indus River is their constitutional, legal, and democratic right. However, the state has once again attempted to silence their voices through oppressive measures, which constitutes a blatant violation of human rights and international law.
*Violence Against Students is an Attack on All of Sindh!*
We emphasize that this brutality is not merely an assault on a few students but is part of a continued state aggression against Sindh’s national identity and existence. The state has consistently implemented fascist policies to seize Sindh’s lands, resources, and river. However, just as in the past, the conscious youth, students, and people of Sindh are unwilling to accept such oppression, nor will they in the future.
The Indus River is the lifeline of Sindh, and it is the national duty of every Sindhi to fight for its survival. The violent crackdown, illegal arrests, and state repression of students represent extreme brutality. However, such oppression will not weaken their resolve; instead, it will further strengthen their struggle.
*We Call Upon International Organizations:*
We urge the United Nations (UN), Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and other global human rights organizations to take immediate notice of Pakistan’s state oppression and hold accountable the institutions responsible for these human rights violations.
*An Appeal to the People of Sindh and Civil Society*
We call upon journalists, lawyers, intellectuals, civil society, human rights activists, and the conscious people of Sindh to raise their voices against this brutality and stand in full solidarity with Sindhi students.
*Our Commitment to This Struggle Remains Firm*
The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement reaffirms that Sindhi students are an essential and powerful part of the national movement. We will ensure their full political, moral, and practical protection under all circumstances. The national movement of Sindh stands firmly with its students and will continue to support them in every possible way.
*Jeay Sindh!*
Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM)