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Pakistani consulate building in Frankfurt was stormed by angry Afghan Pashtuns, who protested the army brutalities targeting the innocent civilians of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwestern part of Pakistan. Seething with anger after the recent extrajudicial killing of Gilaman Wazir in Islamabad, the demonstrators forcefully removed the Pakistani national flag from inside the consulate building. A video showing some protestors removing the flag went viral over social media.

A Pakistani journalist further reported that two protestors were arrested by the German police. She posted, "Germany: Afghan Nationals Storm Pakistan Consulate in Frankfurt, Pull Down Pakistani Flag; 2 Arrested."

The Pakistani Embassy in Germany swiftly issued a condemnation of the incident and said that they were in contact with the German authorities to ensure that such an incident is not repeated.

"We condemn the reprehensible vandalising act at @pakinFrankfurt by miscreants on 20th July 2024. We are in contact with German authorities to ensure such a situation doesn't arise again and that the miscreants face legal consequences. We appeal to our community to be patient and calm," the Embassy of Pakistan in Germany stated on X.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also expressed strong condemnation on social media platform 'X', asserting, "Pakistan has lodged a strong protest with the German government. We have urged the German government to fulfil its responsibilities under the Vienna Conventions and ensure the security of the diplomatic missions and staff in Germany."

The unrest among the Pashtun community, both within Afghanistan and abroad, stems from ongoing incidents of human rights abuses and atrocities committed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Alleged acts of brutality by Pakistani security forces, coupled with Islamabad's perceived inaction, have fueled dissent and anger toward the government and security agencies in Pashtun-majority areas.

Recent events highlight a troubling pattern of severe crackdowns by Pakistani authorities. In one of the most alarming incidents, Pakistani security forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful protesters in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to more than 20 civilians.

(With agency inputs)