Balochistan missing persons

Islamabad’s digital disinformation campaign seeks to silence one of Balochistan’s most prominent grassroots movements.

“No one can stop us from standing up for our rights because our protests are peaceful, and we are determined.”

In a growing protest movement, family members are drawing attention to the long-standing issue of abductions in Balochistan.

The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.

The former prime minister had been outspoken about addressing the issue of enforced disappearances. But even before his ouster, Baloch had long since given up hope that he would take action.

Drawing parallels with Bosnia, Palestine, and Kashmir, the Balochistan National Party chief accused the state of colonizing the region.

“The dead don't haunt me as much as missing do,” Sajid Hussain once told me. Now he’s among the missing himself.

Five activists have disappeared in recent weeks, including poet Salman Haider.

Pakistani officials present Baloch activist Mama Qadeer from leaving the country.