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"State is afraid of peaceful struggle": Sammi Deen Baloch condemns Ghani
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
She stated that despite repeated pleas from his family, no FIR has been registered, no charges filed, and no court appearance made. His disappearance has sparked outrage among human rights defenders, who accuse state institutions of operating with impunity.
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Pashtun leader Bilal Orakzai's disappearance after active protest sparks
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the post shared by PTM Holland, Orakzai, known for his tireless advocacy as a human rights defender and active member of the Pashtun Salvation Movement, had joined the demonstration to protest the Pakistani Army's latest operation in Bajaur.
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UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defenders
Updated : 7 months ago IST
China should protect the rights of human rights defenders who are imprisoned, ensuring they are not subjected to torture or mistreatment, according to a UN expert, as reported by the United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO).
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Amnesty International slams Pakistan for using anti-terror laws to crush B
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders detained in Pakistan, calling it part of a wider crackdown on peaceful activism. The group raised concerns over torture, denial of medical aid, and misuse of anti-terror laws against Baloch human
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Paank condemns harassment of Nadia Baloch in Hudda Jail, links ordeal to s
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, has strongly condemned the ongoing harassment and blatant violation of legal rights faced by Nadia Baloch and her sister inside Hudda Jail, Quetta, Balochistan, as reported on June 17. The incident is directly linked t
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China's expanding repression unmasked in World Uyghur Congress' weekly bri
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In its latest Weekly Brief, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has once again spotlighted the Chinese government's intensifying campaign of transnational repression targeting Uyghur activists and human rights defenders worldwide.
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EU rights group, UN experts condemn detention of Baloch activists in Pakis
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The organisation also expressed concern over the "attempted arbitrary detention" of WHRD Sabiha Baloch on 5 April, stating that her family has since been threatened, which seems to be "a direct retaliation for her human rights advocacy in Balochistan."
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UN human rights expert condemns brutal treatment of Baloch leaders in Paki
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, she expressed concern over the mistreatment of Baloch Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD'S), including Mahrang Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and the reported transfer of Beebow to another prison. Lawlor called for their immediate release and emphasised that any treat
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UN urge Pakistan to release Baloch Human Rights defenders amid crackdown o
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Experts have voiced deep concern for the welfare of those detained, including Mahrang and Sammi Deen Baloch, and have urged the Pakistani authorities to release all detained activists immediately.
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Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event in Geneva
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Human rights defenders from various parts of India commended the country's significant progress across multiple sectors at a side event held at the United Nations during the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.
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Balochistan: Iqra Baloch condemns arrest of sister Mahrang Baloch
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Baloch activist Iqra Baloch has raised concerns over the arrest of her sister, Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch, who was taken into custody in Quetta. International figures, including UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor, have condemned the crackdown on protesters and the detention of hum
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UN condemns arrest of Mahrang Baloch amid violent crackdown in Quetta
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces in Quetta.
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