July 12, 2024 | Paris, France
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) France and Afghans living in France held a funeral prayer in absentia and a condolence gathering in Paris on Friday, July 12, 2024, in memory of national martyr Gilaman Wazir.
Akmal Zahir Tarakai, Vice President of PTM France and Head of Media for PTM Europe, welcomed the participants and thanked the Afghan community in Paris for their cooperation in organizing the event. He highlighted Gilaman Wazir’s struggle, ideology, and commitment to national values, emphasizing that PTM would not abandon its struggle for freedom.
Former diplomat, writer, and researcher Professor Abdul Ghafoor Lekwal spoke about national identity, intellectual development, and the importance of the shared cause of Pashtuns on both sides of the Durand Line. Former Kabul University professor Dr. Abdul Karim Totakhail also highlighted Gilaman Wazir’s struggle and the importance of national unity.
Other speakers, including Aseer, journalist and writer Engineer Rahat Gul Ziyarmal, and former Paktia University professor Qayyum Sayal, emphasized Pashtun unity, national struggle, and the importance of standing with PTM and its leader, Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen.
The event concluded with candle lighting and a moment of silence in memory of Gilaman Wazir.