Three Years Later Christians Are Still Suffering From Pakistani Suicide Blast

A suicide blast that occurred three years ago at a Pakistani church killed over 120 people and left 170 wounded in September of 2013. 

Families of those who were affected are now protesting over their government's unfulfilled promise of compensation for every single person affected. 

Dozens of protestors gathered outside the Peshawar press club and chanted slogans that favored their demands. 

In September 2015 the blast victims said that the Bishop of Peshawar was responsible for not releasing enough money to compensate people, however the allegations were rejected by the representatives of the church of Pakistan. 

"Even after three years, the government and all those who promised extending support to the blast victims, have yet to fulfill their promises," one protestor said. 

Some of those who were injured are still carrying pallets in their legs and arms.

"Yes, the government and other organizations extended support and provided possible medical assistance to the victims' families as well as those who sustained injuries, but it seemed those were just promises," Priest Amir Williams said. 

Williams said that the families had been demanding assistance in a peaceful way without agitating others or causing harm. He also vowed the protests would continue peacefully. 

The federal and provincial governments collectively announced 200 million in Pakistani money (rupee) for the blast victims, but Williams says not a single penny has been released for the families. 

"We Christians, a minority are being deprived of our right. Neither will we disturb anyone, nor do we plan to block roads. However, we will, since this is our birth right, continue protests in favor of our demands," Williams told The Express Tribune.