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Balochistan human rights
Pakistan’s War on Balochistan Has Reached a Point of No Return
By Dilshad Baluch
The arrest of Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the peaceful Baloch protest movement, has set the entire province aflame.
Why Won’t Baloch Civil Rights Groups Condemn the BLA?
By Kiyya Baloch
Rights activists like the BYC say that demands for such statements are an attempt to sidestep the real issues: years of political marginalization, human rights abuses, and economic neglect in Balochistan.
Jaffar Express Hijacking Exposes Pakistan’s Failing Strategy in Balochistan
By Mehrzaad Baluch
The hijacking of the Jaffar Express signals that the conflict in Balochistan is reaching a dangerous new phase.
Before Gender Equality, Balochistan’s Women Must Fight for Basic Survival
By Sabiha Baloch
While much of the world’s feminist movements focus on empowerment and equality, in Balochistan, the struggle is far more basic: the right to exist in a place where human rights are routinely violated.
The Great Balochistan Propaganda War
By Dilshad Baluch
Islamabad’s digital disinformation campaign seeks to silence one of Balochistan’s most prominent grassroots movements.
An Interview With Baloch Yakjehti Committee Leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch
By Dilshad Baluch
Dr. Mahrang Baloch speaks to journalist Dilshad Baluch about the movement, the state’s response, and the future of Baloch rights in Pakistan.
Defying Pakistan’s Repression, Baloch People Are Demanding Their Rights
By Osama Ahmad
“No one can stop us from standing up for our rights because our protests are peaceful, and we are determined.”
How the Baloch Struggle Went Mainstream
By Jaffer Mirza
Between a determined and vocal civil rights movements and a renewed insurgency, the plight of Balochistan is no longer a peripheral issue in Pakistan.
The Baloch Protest: Why We March
By Mahrang Baloch
“Upon arriving in Islamabad with 300 families, we realized that the state was neither ready to listen nor interested in addressing the issue of missing persons.”
The Long History of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
By Samand Muhammad Shahi
Baloch protesters are demanding an end to the decades-old problem of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Pakistan’s government is trying to justify the practice.
What Does Pakistan’s New Caretaker Prime Minister Mean for Balochistan?
By Kiyya Baloch
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is from the troubled province, but he has consistently supported giving the military free rein in Balochistan.
As Baloch Women Raise Their Voices, the State Cracks Down
By Somaiyah Hafeez
The rise in Baloch women’s activism – and terrorism – has accompanied a new willingness by authorities to target women with state-sanctioned violence.
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