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Hazara men carry the coffins of their relatives who were killed after gunmen opened fire on a car, during a funeral ceremony in Quetta, Pakistan, July 19, 2017.

Pakistani Hazaras face a constant threat of targeted violence. Many say the security response has been ghettoizing and ineffective.

Following recent killings in Quetta, members of one of Pakistan's most persecuted minority groups are pressing for justice and accountability after suffering years of terrorist violence at the hands of extremists.

Pakistani Hazaras face a constant threat of targeted violence. Many say the security response has been ghettoizing and ineffective.
A police cadet injured during the attack on the Police Training Center lies in bed in a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan.

Attackers kill dozens of sleeping cadets at Pakistani police academy in Quetta

Attackers kill dozens of sleeping cadets at Pakistani police academy in Quetta
Residents light candles to honour victims of the blast in Quetta during a candellight vigil in Peshawar, Pakistan.

More than 70 dead in suicide attack targeting lawyers in Pakistan

More than 70 dead in suicide attack targeting lawyers in Pakistan
A man selling handwoven rugs in the city of Quetta, in western Pakistan. While the “war rugs” are in demand in Western countries, their value in the local Pakistani market is very low.

'Their brutal killing machines are always under our feet' — Pakistan's war rug weavers speak out

'Their brutal killing machines are always under our feet' — Pakistan's war rug weavers speak out

Pakistani Activist Killed in Quetta Attacks

Pakistani Activist Killed in Quetta Attacks

Pakistanis question government's use of bans on cell phones, other tech

Pakistan's government likes to ban things. On New Year's eve, it instituted bans on particular ways of using motorbikes. But that's perhaps one of the milder bans. On several occasions this year, the government has banned the use of cell phones, social media and even motorbikes entirely.

Pakistanis question government's use of bans on cell phones, other tech

Ban on Cell Phone Use in Pakistan

Ban on Cell Phone Use in Pakistan