Surge in Enforced Disappearances Across Balochistan and Beyond

QUETTA: A recent wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan and Karachi has sparked outrage and concern among families and human rights activists. The incidents, which involve the abduction of multiple individuals by Pakistani forces and intelligence agencies, highlight the increase in enforced disappearances. In Barkhan, Asif Jan Baloch, a senior member of the Barkhan Youth […]Read More

Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan

By Archen Baloch Balochistan has long been a region marred by brutality, with entire villages and cities bearing the scars of atrocities committed by Iran and Pakistan. The conflict is characterised by extreme measures taken by these states to suppress dissent and stifle aspirations for independence. Forced Disappearances One of the most harrowing aspects of […]Read More

Family of Abducted Baloch Man Protests on CPEC Route

QUETTA – In the Chitkan area of Panjgur, unidentified armed motorcyclists abducted a young man named Allah Nazar, son of Khuda Nazar, at gunpoint from his office yesterday. The assailants forcibly took him to an undisclosed location. In response to his abduction, the family of the missing youth took to the streets, blocking the main […]Read More

Attack On FC Vehicle: Four Killed, Three Injured

QUETTA – The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for a remote-controlled bomb attack that targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle in the Mangocher area of Kalat. The attack, which took place near the main bazaar, resulted in the deaths of four FC personnel and left three others injured. According to a statement released […]Read More

The Legacy Of Nawab Akbar Shahbaz Khan Bugti

By Bakhtawar Baloch The beautiful homeland of Balochistan, surrounded by rugged mountains, is rich in mineral resources and lush with greenery, adorned with vibrant flowers, melodious birds, and captivating waterfalls. This land, with a history and civilization spanning over 7,000 years, is known for its brave and resilient people and a culture that has endured […]Read More

Free Balochistan Movement Announces Protests on International Day of the

LONDON: August 25, 2024 – The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has announced a series of protests in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA to mark the International Day of the Disappeared. The demonstrations will highlight the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where the Pakistani forces have arrested and disappeared thousands of […]Read More

Balochistan: 12 Pakistani Special Forces Killed, 18 Injured in Johan

QUETTA: The Pakistan Army and Special Service Group (SSG) conducted offensives in the Gishk, Johan area of Kalat, Balochistan from August 22 to 24. According to Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) spokesperson Azad Baloch, Pakistani forces suffered a significant defeat during this large-scale operation. The clash began when SSG commandos, supported by gunship helicopters and quadcopter surveillance, attempted […]Read More

Panjgur Clash: 11 Pakistani Forces Killed, Over 15 Injured: BLA

QUETTA: The Baloch Liberation Army spokesperson, Azad Baloch, informed media that on August 20, in the Chitkan area in Panjgur, Balochistan, two Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters were engaged in their duties when Pakistani forces, accompanied by local death squad members, attempted a raid at 1 a.m to capture them.  According to BLA statement, despite […]Read More

Jaish al-Adl Claims Responsibility for Killing Senior Iranian Intelligence Official

DOZZAP (ZAHEDAN):– The militant group Jaish al-Adl announced on Friday, August 23, that it successfully carried out an assassination targeting the head of the Intelligence Department in Khash County, Hossein Piri.  The group, which has a history of insurgent activities in Iranian Occupied Balochistan, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement released online. According […]Read More