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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.
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UN experts denounce student killing amid ongoing enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch people
GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over the alleged enforced disappearance, torture, and extrajudicial killing of Imran Ali in Balochistan and urged Pakistan to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation into the circumstances
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Baloch National Movement (BNM) condemns U.S. EXIM Bank’s $1.25 billion support for Reko Diq mining project
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has voiced its strong opposition to the recent decision by the U.S. EXIM Bank to provide $1.25
Dalbandin: Residents protest after sister and brother allegedly disappeared forcibly by Pakistan Army
Residents of Zahoor Colony in Dalbandin organized a protest on Tuesday following the alleged detention of a local brother and sister by
ISPR reports 17 killed in Dera Bugti and Kalat operations
Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced on Sunday that 17 individuals were killed in two intelligence-based operations carried
Five bodies found in Balochistan, including a man previously ‘forcibly disappeared’
On Thursday, the bodies of five men were discovered in various parts of Balochistan, including the tragic case of a man whose
BLF claims 76 killed in Nokundi attack; ISPR remains silent on casualty numbers
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack on the Frontier Corps’ brigade headquarters in Nokundi, located in
Mobile internet suspended once again in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan
On Tuesday, mobile phone internet services were once again suspended in Quetta and several other areas of Balochistan, causing difficulties for residents
BLF reports over 24 hours of clashes at Nokkundi Compound and unveils details of ‘SOB’ unit
Clashes between fighters of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Pakistani military forces have persisted for over twenty-four hours within a significant
Six Baloch men were detained and disappeared in Panjgur and Karachi
Six additional Baloch men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani armed forces in the region of Balochistan’s Panjgur district and in
Baloch armed groups claim attacks in Buleda, Panjgur, and Hyderabad; Pakistani forces initiate operation in Zamuran
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) announced on Sunday that its fighters carried out separate attacks in the districts of Kech and Panjgur
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Systematic Enforced Disappearances of Baloch Women: A Grave Human Rights Concern Demanding Immediate Accountability and Action
The Baloch Women Forum expresses deep concern over the continued reports of enforced disappearances of Baloch women in different areas of Balochistan which have caused serious fear, uncertainty and distress among Baloch Nation. According to
Sixth day of protest outside Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta demands Khadija Baloch’s release
A protest sit-in demanding the release of Khadija Baloch has entered its sixth consecutive day outside Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) in Quetta. The demonstrators continue to gather, highlighting their persistent call for justice and the
Fozia Baloch and family released
Fozia Baloch and her family have been released following their recent detention, according to sources. The Karachi police had registered an FIR against them, but it has now been officially discharged by the magistrate. This
BLF and BRG take responsibility for several attacks throughout Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for a series of attacks targeting Pakistani forces and installations in various parts of Balochistan. The attacks occurred in the regions of Awaran,
BYC condemns barkhan shelling as ‘collective punishment’ following civilian casualties
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent bombing and shelling in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, describing it as a form of “collective punishment.” The group highlighted that civilians, including women and children,
Family in Quetta seeks answers as six people allegedly disappeared by force in Panjgur
Six men, including three brothers, were reportedly forcibly disappeared during a raid in Panjgur district of Balochistan on Monday, according to local sources. The family of another missing man also demanded his recovery during a
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BLF claims four killed in Gwadar and Jhao, launches rockets at Turbat Naval Base
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) reported that four Pakistani personnel were killed in separate attacks in Gwadar and Jhao, while
13-year-old son of disappeared Inayatullah Bangulzai abducted
A 13-year-old boy named Amanullah, son of the disappeared Inayatullah Bangulzai, has reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in Quetta.
BNM launches a month-long global campaign to address collective punishment and illegal detentions in Balochistan
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has launched an extensive international campaign scheduled to last for a month. The campaign aims
BYC claims ‘organised repression’ in Balochistan has escalated following a year of leadership detention
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Sunday expressed concerns over what it described as intensified “institutional repression” in Balochistan over
BLF announces assault and brief takeover of Karkh in Khuzdar
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for an armed operation in the Karkh area of Khuzdar district. The
BYC highlights concerns over judicial independence amidst year-long detention of leaders
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) expressed concerns on Thursday regarding the continued imprisonment of several of its senior leaders. The
Regarding the legal actions taken against Hadi Ali Chattha and Imaan Mazari, UN special rapporteurs express concern
Five United Nations special rapporteurs have raised serious concerns about the ongoing criminal proceedings against two prominent human rights lawyers,
Widespread house demolitions and confiscation of valuables during military raids in Balochistan
Reports from multiple districts in Balochistan indicate that Pakistani military forces have carried out demolitions of several houses, which they