Linguistic Discrimination in Badakhshan: Pashto Imposed Over Local Persian and Uzbek Languages

The imposition of Pashto in public messages and banners in Badakhshan raises concerns about linguistic justice and equality. While respecting all languages, the article argues that neglecting the dominant Persian and spoken Uzbek languages in favor of Pashto disregards the identity and dignity of local residents. The author questions why public communications are not in languages understood by the local population.

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