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Armed Clash Erupts Between Pro-Freedom Baloch and State-Backed Militia

QUETTA: An armed clash between the pro-freedom Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and a state-backed private militia has resulted in casualties. The confrontation occurred in the bordering area of Dera Bugti and Barkhan Balochistan, where the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for killing and injuring several members of a “death squad”. State media has confirmed […]Read More

Four Baloch Youth Forcibly Disappeared in Kalat and Gwadar

QUETTA: The situation in Balochistan continues to escalate as reports emerge of two separate incidents of enforced disappearances involving young men. On Tuesday, September 24, Akhtar Shah son of Hussain Shah, and Sahaj Mengal son of Muhammad Hanif, were forcibly disappeared from their homes in the Killi Pandrani area of Kalat Balochistan. Local sources report […]Read More

Protest Rally in Quetta Marks Seven Years Since Noor Alam

QUETTA, September 22, 2024 – A protest rally and demonstration were held in Quetta today to mark the seventh anniversary of Noor Alam Marri’s enforced disappearance by Pakistan forces. Noor Alam son of Dilshad Mari, was forcibly disappeared seven years ago during a military operation at his home in Harnai. He has not been recovered […]Read More

Balochistan: Families Protest Against Enforced Disappearances

Balochistan – Affected families and legal associations, drawing attention to ongoing human rights concerns and a series of enforced disappearances have held protests in Balochistan. On September 20, 2024, relatives of Zakir Dashti, who went missing from Panjgur district, blocked the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway in protest against his non-recovery. The demonstration, which included […]Read More

FBM Concludes Efforts for Alliance Among Pro-Freedom Baloch Political Parties

QUETTA – The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) announced the termination of its unilateral efforts to negotiate unity among pro-freedom Baloch political parties. This decision aligns with a recent resolution to dissolve the FBM Committee for Unity within fifteen days. In a statement, a spokesperson emphasised that successful collaboration requires enthusiasm from all parties involved. However, […]Read More

Escalating Military Offensives in Different Areas of Balochistan

QUETTA: Pakistan military has intensified its offensives in Balochistan’s Bolan, Hernai, and Kharan regions, leading to severe impacts on local communities and increasing regional tensions. This morning, gunship helicopters from the Pakistani army were observed over several areas in Bolan, including Buzgar and Yakho. These helicopters have reportedly encircled these areas, raising concerns about potential […]Read More

Pakistan transforming Balochistan into a controlled camp: BYC

Balochistan government is transforming the region into a mass internment camp, drawing a parallel to conditions in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region, to control and repress public opinion: Dr Mahrang Baloch QUETTA: Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to condemn severe and […]Read More

Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan: Families Protest For Recovery Of Loved

QUETTA – September 1, 2024: The horrendous crime of enforced disappearances by Pakistani forces continues in Balochistan, leading to widespread protests and demands for justice. In the latest incident, Pakistani forces detained and disappeared two individuals, including a young boy, from the Panjgur district in Balochistan. The missing individuals have been identified as Shehsawar son […]Read More

Listen! You Are the Terrorist, Criminal, and Traitor

By Archen Baloch You are telling the Baloch to “go along with Pakistan. Why are you wasting your energy on a futile activity?” You’re also asking, “Isn’t India a foreign entity from whom the Baloch are seeking help?” Now, you say, “Yes, there are indeed atrocities, but they are committed by institutions, not by the […]Read More