Members of the Chaman protest movement claim that Pakistan, by imposing restrictions on movement at the Chaman–Spin Boldak crossing, have created conditions conducive to human trafficking.
The movement’s members once again warned that they will not yield to any pressure from Pakistan and will continue their protests until visa-free travel through the Chaman–Spin Boldak crossing is reinstated.
Sadiq Khan Achakzai, the spokesperson for the protest movement, said: “Human trafficking is ongoing here, and some Pakistani officials are involved in this trade. They have destroyed commerce here, rendered people unemployed, and at the same time, are engaged in human trafficking.”
Ghausullah, a leader of the Chaman protest movement, said at a protest gathering: “If we compromise on these protests, we are sold out and traitors. And those who spread false propaganda against us should keep their mouths shut.”
Mohammad Wali, another leader of the protest movement, said: “We demand travel based on national ID cards and identity documents. Every hardship visits us in this city; all the people here are suffering.”
Members of the protest movement also added that the Pakistani government is attempting to weaken the residents of Chaman by damaging trade and business activities on both sides of the Durand Line. The Pakistani government has not yet responded to these allegations.