Police in Karachi, Pakistan, reported the discovery of three deceased transgender individuals on a roadside in the Memon Goth area early Sunday morning. The victims were identified as transgender women and were found with gunshot wounds. The police are currently working to confirm their identities and establish a motive for the killings.
Amnesty International has highlighted an alarming increase in violence against transgender individuals, referred to as Hijras in Pakistan. The provincial chief minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, emphasized the importance of respecting the dignity of transgender persons, recognizing their vulnerable status in society.
In 2018, Pakistan’s Senate passed the Transgender Rights Act, which allowed individuals to determine their own gender identity. While initially viewed positively on an international level, certain provisions of the act were later revoked by a sharia court. Reports suggest that around half a million transgender individuals reside in Pakistan, where they frequently experience social exclusion and violence.
A recent report published in The Lancet revealed that approximately 90% of transgender individuals in Pakistan have reported experiencing physical assaults. Authorities face ongoing challenges regarding the protection and rights of this marginalized community.
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