Tags : Balochistan

Family of 5-Year-Old Victim Protests Secret Release of Military Officers

DOZZAAP (ZAHEDAN): The family of 5-year-old Yusuf ShahliBor, who was killed by gunfire from Iranian military forces in the Chah Jamal region of Iranshahr, has expressed outrage over the secret release of the officers involved in the killing. The incident, which occurred in February, initially sparked widespread public concern and led to promises from judicial […]Read More

Once a Liar, Always a Liar: The Case of Sarfaraz

In the world of politics, the line between truth and fiction often blurs, but when it comes to false accusations, the damage can be irreparable. This is especially true when those in power use their platform to spread misleading claims with no basis in reality. Recently, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti found himself at the […]Read More

85 Baloch Prisoners at Imminent Risk of Execution Amid Concerns

DOZZAAP (ZAHDAN): In a troubling development, 85 Baloch prisoners in Zahedan Central Prison are facing imminent execution, according to the Baloch Activists Campaign. Reports indicate that the prisoners, who have been convicted on charges including drug-related offenses and murder, could be executed before the end of the current Persian year. The sentences for these individuals […]Read More

559 Days of Uncertainty for Baloch Citizen in Zahedan Central

DOZZAAP (Zahedan): A Baluch citizen, Obaidullah Hammali, has been held in Zahedan Central Prison for 559 days, enduring prolonged uncertainty over his legal status. Arrested on October 10, 2023, during a military raid on his residence, Hammali’s situation has been further complicated by injuries sustained during his detention, including a severe leg fracture. Hammali, a […]Read More

Baloch Diaspora Holds Protest in Germany Against Human Rights Violations

BERLIN: Baloch nationals residing in Germany gathered in Hannover on Saturday for a demonstration against the ongoing state crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (B.Y.C.) and the illegal detention of its leadership. The Baloch Diaspora Germany protest attracted a significant turnout of Baloch individuals, including women and children, who voiced their concerns over human rights […]Read More

Militarisation of Primary Schools in Balochistan by Iran’s army

DOZZAAP (ZAHEDAN):  In a move that has triggered widespread concern among rights advocates and educators, the Department of Education in Iranian Occupied Balochistan has come under fire for introducing military displays into primary schools to mark Iranian Army Day. According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, light weapons, grenades, mortars, and other military equipment were displayed […]Read More

FBM Activists Participate in PTM’s Protest in Finland

Helsinki, Finland: The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) organised a demonstration outside the Finnish Parliament to protest Pakistan’s forced expulsion of Afghan nationals from their ancestral lands. The rally saw significant participation from members of the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), who joined the event on PTM’s invitation, underscoring growing solidarity between the two movements. Speakers at […]Read More

23 Human Rights Organisations Demand Immediate Release of Dr. Mehrang

BW News Monitoring Desk: In a powerful display of solidarity, 23 civil society and human rights organisations have issued a joint statement condemning the arrest and inhumane treatment of Dr. Mehrang Baloch, a prominent physician and human rights activist from Balochistan. The statement, released by the Baloch Activists Campaign, calls for her immediate and unconditional […]Read More

Balochistan: Journalist Threatened with Disappearance, Another Warned to ‘Prepare His

QUETTA: At least two Baloch journalists have raised alarm over serious threats he has received from individuals on social media who allegedly pose as members of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies. According to Baloch, the messages include warnings of dire consequences, including threats of enforced disappearance. Speaking out against the growing climate of fear in Balochistan, journalist […]Read More

Two of Five Killed in Alleged CTD Encounter in Balochistan

QUETTA: Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have killed five individuals in an alleged intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Duki district. The operation, which CTD said targeted suspected members of an armed group, has sparked outrage and suspicion among human rights activists, local sources, and the families of the deceased. According to a CTD spokesperson, […]Read More