Many residents of Chaman are facing severe economic and health challenges due to the closure of the Chaman-Spin Boldak crossing, and they are unable to cover the educational expenses of their children. 

Protesters in Chaman claim that the Pakistani government is trying to inflict economic harm on the people of the region.

After 390 days since passports and visas were mandated at the Chaman-Spin Boldak crossing, it remains closed to residents on both sides of the border.

Mohabat Kaka, a member of the Chaman protest movement, said: “They [the Pakistani government] will eventually face the consequences of depriving innocent children of food, hygiene supplies, and school.”

Members of the Chaman protest movement allege that the Pakistani government is attempting to suppress the people of Chaman, yet they continue to resist.

Sadiq Khan Achakzai, spokesperson for the Chaman protest movement, said: “The goal of the Chaman protest movement is the rights of the people and their livelihood.”

Gul Jan, another member of the protest movement, said: “You [the government] care nothing for the sisters, the orphans, or the widows of this land. But a day will come when the leaders and youth of this movement will demand answers from you.”

Notably, a few months ago, the provincial government of Balochistan announced it would lift the restrictions on travel through the Chaman-Spin Boldak crossing with ID cards and national identification. However, the government reversed this decision within a day. In response, hundreds of Chaman residents resumed their protests.