Sindhis and Baloch from across the United States have condemned Pakistan for the military action in Balochistan province.
Gathered in strength in front of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Monday evening, several representatives of the Sindhi organisations condemned the military dictatorship in Pakistan.
They also demanded the right to self-determination to ensure that the Sindhis could lead a life of dignity, freedom, honour and equal rights.
Munawar of Laghari World Sindhi Institute appealed the international organisations to conduct independent investigations of the alleged human rights violations taking place in Sindh and Balochistan.
He said all the oppressed nationals of Pakistan want to live within the federation of Pakistan with dignity, peace, and justice and equal rights.
"However the military and ruling elite are pushing them to a point where they feel that the only avenue left is that of self-determination."
Wahid Baloch from Bosnia said, "from Makran to Kohlu, from Kharan to Awaran and from Dera Bugti to Quetta, all Baloch within Pakistan and abroad are united against the military dictatorship."
Humaira Rahman, Director of the World Sindhi Institute said, "General Musharaf is using the tax dollars of Americans and Canadians to silence domestic dissent against military rule."
{{/usCountry}}Humaira Rahman, Director of the World Sindhi Institute said, "General Musharaf is using the tax dollars of Americans and Canadians to silence domestic dissent against military rule."
{{/usCountry}}Wearing symbolic 'ajrak scarfs' they delivered a memorandum to the Embassy of Pakistan outlining their concerns and demands.