Tags : Balochistan

October 26: A Day Engraved in the Baloch Calendar

Every nation has pivotal moments that shape its identity and collective memory. For Balochistan and its people, October 26 stands as a sombre reminder of the brutality faced at the hands of oppressive Iranian forces. This date marks the tragic events of October 26, 2013, when 16 young Baloch men were executed in a chilling […]Read More

Baloch Women Protest Against Mining Activities in Taftan, Demand Justice

TAFTAN: On November 25, 2024, a group of Baloch women from Taftan Balochistan organised a protest to voice their opposition against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) mining activities, environmental destruction, and the recent arrests and disrespect shown towards local elders. During the gathering, the women issued a powerful statement outlining their demands. They condemned […]Read More

Balochistan: Imminent Execution Threat for Sudabeh Irandegani in Iranshahr Prison

DOZZAAP (ZAHEDAN) Sudabeh Irandegani, a 34-year-old mother of six, faces imminent execution in Iranshahr Prison after being sentenced to death on murder charges. According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, Irandegani was arrested on November 6, 2022, following a verbal altercation with another woman, during which that woman’s child was tragically killed by another teenage individual. […]Read More

Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Appeals for Release for

QUETTA: The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) reports that Haibat Khan Smalani and Nooruddin Smalani son of Zareef Khan, employees of Mir Coal Company, were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces on October 17. This incident occurred while they were returning from Jinnah Road Quetta after collecting their wages when they were taken into custody […]Read More

23 Years of Silence: The Family of Ali Asghar Bangulzai

QUETTA: The plight of Ali Asghar Bangulzai, a tailor by profession, remains unresolved 23 years after he was forcibly disappeared from Saryab Road in Quetta near Degree College on October 18, 2001. His family continues to seek answers and justice, urging international and national human rights organisations to raise their voices for his recovery. Ali […]Read More

Balochistan: Alarming Surge in Enforced Disappearances in

QUETTA/KARACHI: The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) reports that Pakistani forces have abducted at least 25 individuals from Dera Bugti over the past three days during ongoing military offensives. Among the abducted are Levies Risaldar (Head of Levies forces) and his two brothers, as well as doctors, students, and farmers. According to details, the Pakistani forces, […]Read More

Interview: Balochistan Leader Discusses National Struggle and Geopolitical Challenges

LONDON: Pro-freedom Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri, the president of the Free Balochistan Movement, recently provided critical insights into the historical and contemporary challenges facing Balochistan, a region divided among Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In a detailed interview with Nathan Greppi, Marri emphasized that the Baloch are not a minority but a distinct nation with a […]Read More

Free Balochistan Movement Engages UK Political Parties in Awareness Campaign

LONDON:  The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has successfully concluded a month-long political awareness campaign aimed at raising the profile of Balochistan’s plight among major political parties in the United Kingdom. The campaign commenced on August 30 in Edinburgh, coinciding with the annual conference of the Scottish National Party (SNP). FBM activists distributed informative leaflets detailing […]Read More

Pakistan Forces Abduct Baloch Youth from Turbat and Karachi

QUETTA: In an escalation of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, recent reports detail multiple incidents involving young men detained by Pakistani forces across Balochistan and Karachi. On October 13, three individuals Attaullah son of Noor Bakhsh, Yasir Baloch son of Hamidullah, and Bilal Imam son of Imam Bakhsh were forcibly disappeared during an offensive in Turbat […]Read More