The event, aimed at paying tribute to Baloch sacrifices, sparked outrage after police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the organisers, accusing them of promoting anti-state sentiments.
Leading Pakistan Human Rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to focus the military operations, raids, violence and enforced disappearances of Baloch people taking place at the hands of Pakistani military forces.
In Turbat, Balochistan, Shahjan, a resident of Sarikan and the eldest son of Barkat Ali, was allegedly abducted from his home by Pakistani forces in the early hours of December 13. His family, devastated by the incident, has demanded his immediate return. The case highlights ongoing enforced
Participants, including BNM members and supporters, carried banners and placards on Tuesday, demanding international recognition of the severe repression faced by the Baloch people under Pakistani rule.
In Balochistan's Musa Khel district, four missing men were reportedly killed in a "staged encounter" by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department, sparking outrage among Baloch activists. The Baloch Yakjheti Committee and human rights organisations condemned the incident, describing it as part
Balochistan activists worldwide marked the eighth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Shabir Baloch, the central information secretary of the Baloch Students Organization, with an online campaign advocating for his recovery.
A global conference in Geneva condemned the ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan and Sindh, expressing concern over widespread enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and alleged cultural genocide by Pakistan.
In a passionate intervention, Ullah condemned the rampant human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and the discovery of mutilated bodies of Baloch activists and defenders.
Hammal Baloch, a central committee member of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), said that through the event, they want to show the world the real face of Pakistan.
The report stated that the demonstrations will highlight the persistent issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where Pakistani forces have detained and vanished thousands of Baloch activists, students, and civilians over the years
Amid the ongoing atrocities and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, Pakistani security forces have recently targeted Baloch activists and leaders who speak out against these human rights violations, resorting to abductions and killings.
The ongoing issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan has sparked widespread protests, with Baloch people rallying against the Pakistani armed forces, who are allegedly abducting prominent Baloch activists for speaking out against atrocities.