Tags : enforced disappearances

Sit-in Vigils Held in Other Cities as Gwadar Gathering Continues

QUETTA: The sit-in vigil organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) entered its ninth day on Monday, with thousands of people still present despite state threats, lockdowns, and various pressure tactics. In a statement, the BYC reported that similar sit-ins are being held in Shaal (Quetta), Panjgur, Turbat, and Nushki. These persistent demonstrations highlight the […]Read More

Balochistan Unrest: Baloch Diaspora Holds Protest Rally in Germany

HANNOVER: The Baloch diaspora in Germany organized a protest rally on Saturday in Hannover to condemn the ongoing state brutalities in Balochistan. The rally saw significant participation from the Baloch community in Germany. Demonstrators held placards protesting the recent crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Balochistan and the widespread state violence against peaceful […]Read More

Gwadar Protest Enters the Eighth Day, Situation Remains Tense

QUETTA: The ongoing protests in Gwadar, led by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), have entered their eighth day, with tensions running high due to a curfew and communication blackout imposed by the Pakistani government. The protests, initially sparked by a state forces crackdown on peaceful demonstrations, have drawn attention to severe shortages of food, medicine, […]Read More

Pakistani Forces Arrest Five Baloch Men in Gwadar

QUETTA: Pakistani security forces arrested five Baloch men in the port city of Gwadar and transferred them to an unknown location. According to the Baloch Activists Campaign (BAC), five Baloch men were arrested by Pakistani security forces in Gwadar on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The identities of the five men have been ascertained as Arif […]Read More

UK: Protest against enforced disappearances in Balochistan

LONDON: A protest was held in London by the family of Taj Muhammad Sarparah Baloch to mark four years since his enforced disappearance and non-recovery by Pakistani intelligence agencies. Many UK-based political activists participated in the protest, including men, women, and children. The protesters were holding placards with slogans for the recovery of Taj Muhammad […]Read More

Balochistan: Quetta Sit-In Suspended for 15 Days

QUETTA: The family of abducted Zaheer Ahmad Baloch has suspended its protest after an FIR was registered against ‘unknown’ CTD officials. On Sunday night, the protesters and government delegation reached an agreement to set up a joint committee that will report on the disappearance of Zaheer Ahmad within 15 days. The government also agreed to […]Read More

Protest Rally in Quetta Demands Justice for Zaheer Ahmad Baloch

Quetta: A protest rally took place in Quetta on Wednesday denouncing the continued disappearance of Zaheer Ahmad. Participants from various schools of thought, including families of missing persons, joined the demonstration led by Dr. Mahrang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Solidarity Committee. Protesters brandished banners and placards, filling the city streets with chants against enforced […]Read More

Balochistan: Shutter down strike observed in Turbat

QUETTA: A shutter-down strike was observed in Turbat area of Kech district in Balochistan, following a call from the families of abducted Baloch persons from various areas of Kech. Alongside the relatives, BSO Pajjar, the Baloch Solidarity Committee, and Haq Do Tehreek supported the strike, leaving the city streets deserted and most shops, businesses and […]Read More