Golden State Today

Congressman Brad Sherman, representing California's 32nd District since 1997, recently addressed issues related to Pakistan through a series of tweets. The congressman expressed his concerns about ongoing violence and the rights of political prisoners.

On November 25, 2024, Congressman Sherman highlighted the recent sectarian violence in the Kurram District of Pakistan that resulted in over 80 casualties. He stated that such acts "must be condemned." "The sectarian violence that has killed over 80 people in the Kurram District of #Pakistan must be condemned."

In another tweet on the same day, he emphasized the right to peaceful demonstration for supporters of Imran Khan. Congressman Sherman mentioned his involvement in advocating for this cause by signing a letter on October 23rd urging for the release of political prisoners in Pakistan. "The supporters of #ImranKhan have a right to peacefully demonstrate. That is why I joined my colleagues in signing a letter on Oct 23rd calling for the release of #Pakistan's political prisoners."

On November 26, Sherman shared remarks from State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller during a daily news conference. Miller called for protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence amid ongoing tensions. “We call on protesters to demonstrate peacefully and refrain from violence," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said at his daily news conference on Monday.