Empowering Pashtun Afghan Voices
Together, we can ensure that the voices of Pashtuns resonate across the globe and inspire meaningful change
Join us in the fight for justice and human rights for all.
Who We Are?
We are a peaceful, nonviolent human rights and political movement committed to defending the civil, social, and economic rights of the Pashtun Afghan people while standing in solidarity with all oppressed communities across the region.
PTM born from decades of systemic abuse, we speaks out against enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and state-backed terrorism.
Despite a government ban in 2024, we remain committed to truth, justice, and nonviolent resistance. Many of our leaders, members, and supporters have been unlawfully arrested, imprisoned without trial, detained in secret locations, and in some cases killed in custody, with their families denied even the right to mourn.
Pashtun Rights Advocacy
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Manzoor Pashteen Calls for International Investigations into the Situation in Pakhtunkhwa at The Hague; Pakistani Delegates Walk Out
Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), raised serious concerns at the Hague Justice Dialogue regarding the… read more
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PTM Europe Protests Pakistan’s Alleged Support for Terrorism Outside European Parliament in Brussels
November 21, 2025 Brussels, BelgiumMembers of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Europe held a protest outside the European Parliament in… read more
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PTM France Holds Funeral Prayer in Absentia and Condolence Gathering for National Martyr Gilaman Wazir in Paris
July 12, 2024 | Paris, France The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) France and Afghans living in France held a funeral… read more
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PTM France Protests in Paris Against Rao Anwar’s Acquittal and Demands Ali Wazir’s Release
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) France organised a protest at Place de la République in Paris to condemn the acquittal… read more
THE HUMAN IMPACT
Human Cost / Since 2001
Since 2001, Pashtun communities have faced severe human rights and humanitarian consequences from conflict and military operations. PTM and other documented sources have reported deaths, enforced disappearances, displacement, destruction of homes and schools, restrictions on basic rights, and other serious abuses in Pashtun areas. The figures below present the reported impact and link to further information and sources.
75,500
People Killed
Pashtuns killed in Pakistan due to conflict and militant violence
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7,600
People Disappeared
Forcibly disappeared – families live with uncertainty and heartbreak, demanding answers
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5.7 Million
People Displaced
Displaced from their homes, with 2.3 million unable to return due to violence and instability.
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217,000
ID Cards Blocked
Blocked ID cards, leaving Pashtuns without access to basic rights and services.
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9,237
Bombings
Bombings in Pashtun areas – relentless violence that has shattered communities.
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370,000
Homes, Shops and Mosques Destroyed
Homes, shops, and mosques destroyed, half of these in South Waziristan alone.
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75,500
People Killed
Reported deaths linked to conflict and violence in Pashtun areas.
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75,500
People Killed
Reported deaths linked to conflict and violence in Pashtun areas.
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