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Security forces conduct search operation in Noshki during curfew
Pakistani security forces have initiated a large-scale search operation in Noshki, involving house-to-house searches and increased movement restrictions throughout the city, according to local sources. The operation has seen a significant deployment of security personnel
Paank’s January 2026 Report: 12 Extrajudicial Killings, 82 Enforced Disappearances, 44 Released After Torture
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has released its January 2026 report, stating that the new year began with continued grave human rights violations in Balochistan. According to the report,
BLA releases video of captured Pakistani soldiers urging authorities ahead of deadline
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a new video displaying Pakistani Army personnel it claims are in its custody. The footage has been shared on the group’s official channel, Hakkal, and shows the detained
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 claim are linked to Baloch separatist fighters. Residents in these areas have also reported that
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, Iman Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, in Pakistan. They warned that the charges filed
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 group highlighted that these leaders have been in custody for nearly a year, raising alarms
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 group asserted that its fighters temporarily took control of the town and targeted several government
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 the past year. The group highlighted that several of its central leaders have completed twelve
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 to shed light on critical issues faced by the Baloch people, including the struggle for
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. This information was relayed to the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) through a complaint.
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 rockets were launched at a naval camp in Turbat. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions and
Baloch rights activist says Baloch youth turn against state due to repression, not poetry
A Baloch rights activist has responded to remarks made by the chief minister of Balochistan, who claimed that poetry was being used to radicalize young people in the region. The activist argued that instead of
BLA releases footage of attack on coast guard post in Jiwani
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video showcasing their recent attack on a Pakistan Coast Guards post in Jiwani, a coastal town in Balochistan. The footage indicates that this assault was part of
Quetta: Disappeared woman alleged as suspected bomber sparks conflicting claims
Authorities in Quetta held a press conference on Tuesday, during which they presented a woman, previously reported missing from Khuzdar, as a suspected suicide bomber. The presentation of Farzana Baloch, also known as Farzana Zehri,
Sindh Should Be Given the Right to Self-Determination Under a United Nations–Supervised Referendum: Sohail Abro
Geneva (Switzerland): Sindh should be given the right to self-determination through a United Nations–supervised referendum. This demand was made by Sohail Abro, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement, during his intervention today on 17
Panjgur: Young man allegedly abducted by pro-govt armed group
A young man has reportedly been abducted in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, according to local sources. The incident has heightened concerns about the activities of alleged pro-government armed groups operating in the region. The
Human Rights Activist Fateh Baloch Addresses Concerns Over Balochistan at UN Human Rights Council
Fateh Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, recently addressed a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to raise serious concerns about the human rights situation in Balochistan. During his speech, he highlighted the
Barrick further delays Reko Diq project in Balochistan due to security issues
Barrick Mining has announced a slowdown in development activities at its Reko Diq copper-gold project in Balochistan. The company cited increasing security concerns within Pakistan and the broader Middle East as primary reasons for the
Family confirms passing of Jameel Akbar Bugti
Nawabzada Jameel Akbar Bugti, son of the late Balochistan political leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, has passed away in Karachi after a period of illness, according to family sources. The family announced that he had been
Baloch Women Forum demands justice for Awaran incident and emphasises human rights safeguards
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly condemned the recent targeting of a family in the Malaar area of Awaran by security forces, describing the incident as “heartbreaking” and calling for strict accountability for those
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Dr Sabiha Baloch denounces threats against VBMP Protest Camp
Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Dr. Sabiha Baloch has publicly stated that enforced disappearances are an “unconstitutional, illegal and immoral” practice. She condemned the reported threats against Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) aimed at shutting
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Key Agent of Occupying Pakistani Army, Babul Hassani Neutralized in IBO – BLA
Last night, Baloch Liberation Army’s Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS) neutralized a key agent of occupying Pakistani army Babul Muhammad Hassani, during
Awaran: Shuts down in protest over the killing of two civilians, including a woman
A citywide shutdown took place across Awaran district in Balochistan on Wednesday, as shops, businesses, and public spaces remained closed in protest
Former senator cautions against labelling Dr Mahrang and BYC as ‘terrorists’ without proof
Former senator and human rights defender Farhatullah Babar has issued a strong warning against branding Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr. Mahrang
Pakistan army accuses Mahrang Baloch of supporting terrorism; human rights groups denounce claims
Pakistan’s military has recently accused Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch of acting as a proxy for terrorist groups, prompting strong condemnation
Quetta: Pakistani forces raid and detain student
Pakistani forces conducted a raid on a house in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.
Explosive attack hits Pakistani military convoy in Khuzdar, Balochistan
A deadly explosion occurred earlier today near Zero Point in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan, targeting a military convoy. Reports indicate that
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Baloch National Movement urges UN action against Pakistan’s genocidal policies in Balochistan
During the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, Hakeem Baloch, the Focal Person for the Baloch National Movement’s Foreign Department, delivered a plea for international intervention to address Pakistan’s genocidal policies in
Baloch Students in Sargodha Protest Against Khuda Dad Siraj’s Enforced Disappearance
Students belonging to the Baloch Students Council in Sargodha staged a demonstration within the university premises, denouncing the enforced disappearance of Khuda Dad Siraj, a student at Sargodha Medical College, who was allegedly taken away
BNM Urges Global Intervention In Balochistan Human Rights Crisis During Geneva Conference
In Geneva, Switzerland, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) hosted a press conference spearheaded by Dr. Naseem Baloch, the chairman, aimed at bringing attention to the dire situation in Balochistan and urging international intervention to address
Geneva Press Conference: BNM appeals for international support in advancing the Baloch Movement
In a press conference held at the Geneva Press Club, the Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Dr. Naseem Baloch, addressed the journalists and international community, shedding light on the dire challenges faced by
Gwadar’s Reality: Unearthing Ecocide, Indigenous Narratives and Uniting Baloch for Survival. BYC’s LeafLet
Gwadar’s Reality: Unearthing Ecocide, Indigenous Narratives and Uniting Baloch for Survival. BYC’s LeafLet The recent Gwadar devastations, owing to several so-called mega projects in the flimsy CPEC city, have been no secret to anyone. Apart
Baloch Women Spearheading the Revolution
Writer: Ambreen Baloch The history of Balochistan has never been easy, it has been crammed with struggles and strife, blood and sweat, and tears of its women and children. In any given society, the sacrifices
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The series of unlawful detentions across Balochistan is part of a disturbing pattern of targeting Baloch activists and dissidents in violation of Pakistan’s human rights obligations
PAKISTAN: The series of unlawful detentions across Balochistan are part of a disturbing pattern of targeting Baloch activists and dissidents
“Baloch people distanced from your narrative,” says Dr. Mahrang Baloch
On Thursday, a protest demonstration organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) took place outside the University of Balochistan in
Baloch Women Forum denounces repression of activists and civilians
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing crackdown on Baloch activists and civilians, denouncing
Quetta: Police Clash with Families Seeking Access to Identify Bodies at Hospital
On Wednesday, several women were injured when police in Quetta, Balochistan, violently dispersed families gathered outside the Civil Hospital to
Brothers of Ahmad Noorani abducted and family harassed following alarming revelations
Ahmad Noorani, a Pakistani journalist based in the US, has reported that two of his brothers were abducted from their
Balochistan universities suspend on-campus classes amid rising security threats
Due to escalating security concerns, two prominent universities in Balochistan have decided to suspend on-campus classes. The University of Balochistan
Pakistani Forces Transfer 23 Bodies to Quetta Civil Hospital VBMP expressed concerns that the dead could be victims of enforced disappearances.
Pakistani Forces Transfer 23 Bodies to Quetta Civil Hospital VBMP expressed concerns that the dead could be victims of enforced
Opposition alliance not attending today’s key meeting on security situation in Balochistan ans KP.
Opposition alliance not attending today’s key meeting on security situation in Balochistan ans KP. Opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan holds