The Australian Greens Party has issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the growing violence against Hazaras in Afghanistan, calling for immediate action to address what it describes as the “systematic genocide” of this ethnic group.
According to Shafaqna Afghanistan, in the statement released on Wednesday, April 23, the Greens reaffirm their support for the efforts of the international human rights community and the Hazara diaspora. The party emphasized that since the return of the Taliban to power, the fundamental rights of Hazaras have been gravely violated, and the continuation of this situation is deeply troubling.
Citing the upcoming federal elections in Australia, the Greens announced that, if elected, they would pursue an increase in the annual humanitarian intake to 50,000 people. The party also called on the Australian government to refrain from deporting Hazara asylum seekers and to ensure their safety and protection.
“We are proud to stand with the Hazara community,” the statement reads, “and we are committed to building a migration system based on human dignity and justice.”
The Greens also urged the government to lift the ban on transferring Afghan refugees from Indonesia, where thousands have languished for years in uncertainty and poor living conditions.
Criticizing the silence and inaction of the international community, the party warned that continued indifference could lead to the escalation of atrocities against the Hazara people. The Greens called on the Australian government to take concrete steps in line with its international commitments—particularly under the UN Genocide Convention—to prevent this crisis, pursue justice, and hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable.
In conclusion, the Greens reaffirmed their commitment to standing by the Hazara community in the next parliament and pledged to continue amplifying their voice both nationally and internationally.
This stance by the Australian Greens not only reflects a shift toward more humane immigration policies but also serves as a serious warning to the global community: that apathy toward ongoing acts of silent genocide comes with a heavy cost. Their position is likely to influence human rights discourse and regional refugee policy in meaningful ways.
