A sit-in protest concerning the alleged forced disappearance of four family members, including two women, has reached its second day on Wednesday, resulting in a critical section of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway remaining shut for a second straight day, as reported by T
Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said on Tuesday that Baloch families have been protesting for over a month now against the forced disappearances of BYC leaders.
Balochistan has long been the centre of persistent human rights issues. The area has experienced cycles of violence related to separatist movements, a heavy military presence, forced disappearances, and economic neglect. These challenges have attracted attention from human rights groups, jou
The enforced disappearance of the Kareem brothers adds to the growing list of cases in Balochistan where civilians are abducted by state forces without due process. Human rights groups have long accused Pakistani authorities of using forced disappearances as a tool to suppress dissent and in
Mariam Solaimankhil, a member of Afghanistan's Parliament in exile, has sharply criticised Pakistan's military establishment for abuses--including enforced disappearances, exploitation of natural resources, and the suppression of peaceful activists.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported a surge in extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, accusing Pakistani military and law enforcement of forced disappearances and targeted killings of Baloch residents.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday issued a strong critique of advocates of "Aman Ki Asha" in India, highlighting the stark contrast in how pro-India voices are treated in Pakistan compared to the tolerance for pro-peace sentiments with Pakistan in India.
The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, Paank, raises alarm over a human rights crisis in Mashkai, Balochistan, following the injury and detention of a 13-year-old boy by Pakistani forces. Paank calls for international intervention to end the ongoing violence and human rig
Violence and forced disappearances persist in different areas of Balochistan, with recent incidents in Panjgur, Quetta, and Kech underscoring the region's continued instability, as reported by Balochistan Post.
Baloch leader Mehran Marri has condemned Pakistan's military operations in Balochistan, linking the BLA's Jaffar Express attack and the Noshki blast to systematic repression. He dismissed negotiations with Pakistan, emphasising that Balochistan will accept nothing less than full independence
The relatives had assembled to identify bodies brought in by security forces. The violence erupted when families of forcibly disappeared persons, along with human rights activists, attempted to enter the hospital to view the bodies, The Balochistan Post reported.
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch condemned the targeted killing of Shah Jan Baloch, the brother of forcibly disappeared student leader Zahid Baloch. She highlighted ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan and the state's repression of dissent.