Despite the worsening health of the imprisoned activists, there has been a noticeable lack of coverage from both Pakistani media outlets and international human rights organisations.
She wrote, "This intervention is not only necessary but urgent, as the continued inaction threatens their fundamental rights, personal safety and well-being."
Protests erupted across Balochistan and Karachi after allegations surfaced of torture against Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders in custody, with demonstrators demanding an end to state violence and enforced disappearances.
Speaking to Dawn, Nadia Baloch said on Friday that Mahrang Baloch was observing hunger strike, and Mahrang's lawyer, Imran Baloch, said that BYC central leaders Saghbatullah Shah, Beebarg Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and a hundred supporters also began a hunger strike last night.
The Balochistan High Court dismissed a petition for the release of Mahrang Baloch, directing the petitioner to approach the home department. The case stems from escalating protests in Balochistan over the detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including Mahrang, who are accuse
Thousands protested across Karachi and Balochistan demanding the release of detained BYC leaders, facing violent crackdowns by police, including reported baton charges and live fire.
Sammi Deen Baloch, a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has been released after being detained under the MPO Act. While her release is welcomed, calls for the freedom of other detained BYC members continue to grow.
Family members of leading Baloch activist and Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sammi Deen Baloch held a press conference outside the Karachi Press Club on Monday demanding her safe release.
Protests erupted across several places in Pakistan, demanding the release of leaders of the Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Monday.
The central member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Sibghatullah Shah Ji Baloch, has been detained by Pakistani forces at his home in Quetta and is currently unaccounted for, according to a post from the BYC reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).