Posts by: The Baloch Circle
Tragic discoveries highlight ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan
The bodies of four Baloch individuals, previously abducted by Pakistani state authorities, were found across different regions of Balochistan within a 24 hour. On December 1, the bullet-riddled bodies of two men, Faqeer Jan and
Baloch and Kurdish activists recognised by BBC as influential women
Two remarkable women activists from Balochistan and Kurdistan, Mahrang Baloch and Zhina Modares Gorji, have been named among the BBC’s 100 most influential women, highlighting their relentless fight for justice, human rights, and women’s empowerment
Increasingly enforced disappearances in Balochistan spark community outcry
The troubling pattern of enforced disappearances continues in Balochistan, with several new abductions reported from different regions. Over the past few days, Pakistani forces have forcibly arrested and disappeared multiple individuals. On December 6, four
Baloch activist demands immediate release of forcibly disappeared students
A prominent Baloch activist has issued a stark warning of impending protests if five individuals including four students who were reportedly forcibly disappeared in Karachi are not released within two days. At a press conference
BSO condemns enforced disappearances in Balochistan on International Human Rights Day
The Baloch Students Organization (BSO) has condemned the persistent and systemic practice of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, labeling it a glaring violation of human rights. In a statement issued on International Human Rights Day, the
BYC hosted a seminar on Human Rights Day amid state repression in Quetta
On International Human Rights Day, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) hosted a seminar in Quetta titled “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” at the Press Club. This event brought together a diverse group of intellectuals,
Quetta: University of Balochistan to seal student hostels, sparking anxiety and concerns
The administration of the University of Balochistan has announced plans to seal all student hostels on December 14, leaving students anxious and uncertain about their future. According to the university’s notice, all residents must vacate
BNM protests in Germany on International Human Rights Day
The Baloch National Movement (BNM), a pro-independence political organization advocating for the rights of the Baloch people, organized protests in Cologne and Chemnitz, Germany, on December 10, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. The demonstrations
BLA claims responsibility for grenade attack on CTD office
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Harnai on December 13, which resulted in injuries to six individuals, including two CTD personnel and
Prolonged sit-in protest at BMC against militarisation and closures
The sit-in protest against the militarisation and illegal closure of educational institutions in Balochistan has entered its 20th day at Bolan Medical College (BMC). On Sunday, Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the Baloch Yakjehti
BNM letter to Dutch government urges principled stand against Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan
As part of the Baloch National Movement’s (BNM) week-long campaign addressing the human rights situation in Balochistan in connection with Human Rights Day, BNM activists in the Netherlands engaged the international community through various programs
Protest rally in Turbat demands recovery of missing Baloch activist and justice for enforced disappearances
A significant protest rally took place in Turbat, the main city of Kech district in Balochistan, highlighting the plight of missing persons and demanding their recovery. The rally attracted a large crowd, including families of
We claims responsibility for destroying Jazz tower of communications company in Noshki. BNA
We claims responsibility for destroying Jazz tower of communications company in Noshki. BNA Last night at 10 o’clock our fighters set fire to the machinery of communication company Jazz tower and destroyed it in Tariq
BMC students enter the 26th day of sit-in protest amid educational crisis
Students at Bolan Medical College (BMC) marked the 26th day of their sit-in protest on Sunday, fighting against the closure of their institution, the alleged occupation of hostels by security forces, and reported violence against
Karima Baloch: A symbol of resistance and empowerment for the Baloch Nation
Karima Baloch: A symbol of resistance and empowerment for the Baloch Nation Karima Baloch emerged as a formidable figure in the struggle for Baloch national rights and identity. Born in Dubai in 1986 and raised
The disturbing case of Rashid Hussain’s forced disappearance in Pakistan
The disturbing case of Rashid Hussain’s forced disappearance in Pakistan Rashid Hussain’s forced disappearance highlights the ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan, where voices of dissent are silenced, and families are left in despair.
BNA accepts the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check post in Mastung
BNA accepts the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check post in Mastung In a statement the BNA Spoke person Beebarg Baloch states “We accept the responsibility of attack on occupying Pakistani army’s check
BYC raises alarm over drug trafficking in Balochistan
The Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) held a press conference in Mastung on Wednesday, highlighting their serious concerns regarding the escalating drug problem in Balochistan. Committee representatives accused state authorities of facilitating drug trafficking, noting that
Protest rally in Balochistan marks six years since enforced disappearance of activist Rashid Hussain
A protest rally held in Hub Chowki, an industrial city in Balochistan, commemorated the six-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Baloch activist Rashid Hussain. Rashid was abducted in the UAE in 2018 and, after
Family of torture victim Zareef Baloch demands justice, vows ongoing protests in Turbat
The family of Zareef Baloch, who was reportedly killed under torture by Pakistani security forces, has pledged to persist with their protests in Turbat until legal action is taken against those accountable for his death.
Military operation in Mach, Bolan enters fourth day, disrupting local life
The Pakistani security forces have reportedly cordoned off multiple areas of Balochitan’s Mach, Bolan and their environs, as a large-scale military operation in the region enters its fourth day. The ground troops, assisted by gunship
