Assembly of GBAO residents demands dismissal of Governor and the release of prisoners arrested in connection with November 2021 protests

According to Pamir Daily News, more than 1,000 people from Khorugh and the surrounding districts gathered on May 14, 2022, to agree on demands to the authorities. They requested the dismissal of the GBAO Governor and the release of those who had been arrested in connection with their participation in the November 2021 protests. They announced public protests from May 16, 2022, onward in case these demands were not met by the authorities. The following day, Pamir Daily News published the text of an appeal with more detailed demands.
The authorities have launched efforts to prevent residents from gathering for protest events. The GBAO public prosecutor threatened has threatened potential protesters with punishment.

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