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Baloch human rights body raises concern on escalating enforced disappearan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee brought to attention the escalating cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, highlighting the recent incident of security forces abducting local shopkeepers in Khuzdar.
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Protest erupts in Balochistan against ongoing enforced disappearances
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protests broke out across Balochistan as families of those forcibly disappeared demanded their loved ones' return. With road blockages and hunger strikes in places like Hub Chowki, Khuzdar, and Turbat, the protests highlight the growing issue of enforced disappearances in the region.
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Pakistani forces allegedly forcibly disappear seven people in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Local traders claimed that the detainees were in custody and their identities have not been revealed. In response, the traders organized a sit-in outside a police station, demanding the immediate release of the shopkeepers.
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Pakistan: Baloch human rights activist gives call for national gathering t
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Leading Baloch Human Rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch gave a call on Thursday for a national gathering to be held at Dalbandin on January 25 to highlight the plight of Baloch people under Pakistan who are routinely subjected to barbarity, b
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"Several people were also injured...firing on civilians": BYC on firing by
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned the tragic injury of an infant after the escalation of violence in Balochistan's Chaghi district by the paramilitary forces of Pakistan.
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Balochistan: Pakistan security forces abduct two men from Dera Bugti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Two young men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan's Dera Bugti district, according to a report by the Balochistan Post.
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Balochistan: Pakistan security forces 'abduct' four in Kech District amid
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Four individuals have been abducted by Pakistan security forces in Balochistan's Kech district, sparking widespread protests. Families demand justice and accountability as enforced disappearances continue to escalate.
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BYC announces January 25 as 'Baloch Genocide Memorial Day' to honour victi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has declared January 25 as "Baloch Genocide Memorial Day" to honour the victims of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. The day commemorates the 2014 discovery of over 100 mutilated bodies in Tootak, allegedly victims of Pakistan's military and intellig
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Two Earthquakes jolt Pakistan in a single day
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Two earthquakes struck different parts of Pakistan on Monday in the areas of Balochistan and Murree, Samaa TV reported.
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Surge in armed activities by Baloch 'pro-independence' groups in 2024: Rep
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to a report by The Balochistan Post, multiple organisations, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), and Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), launched hundreds of attacks throughout the region, further intensifying the conflict.
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Pakistan: Cellular, internet services suspended in Quetta amid strike call
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Cellular and internet services were suspended in Quetta for two days following JUI-F's announcement of a shutter-down strike over alleged rigging in the re-polling of PB-45 Quetta VIII. JUI-F's provincial emir vowed to continue protests "until we get our rights." Meanwhile, PPP candidate Ali
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Pakistan: People hold protest in Pasni on 12th anniversary of enforced dis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protesters carried placards and banners demanding the release of Bolan Kareem and other missing persons.
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