Stand Up for Human Rights in BALOCHISTAN

Balochistan has been under occupation by both Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan annexed Balochistan on 27 March 1948, ending its brief period of independence. Iran controls the region known as Sistan and Baluchestan, where Baloch people also face repression. Both countries have systematically denied the Baloch people their right to self-determination, subjecting them to human rights abuses.

In both Pakistani and Iranian-controlled Balochistan, the Baloch people face enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, torture, extrajudicial killings, and restrictions on their cultural and political expression. These violations are part of a broader effort to suppress Baloch autonomy and erase their identity.

Support can be shown by:

• Contacting MPs to demand action on human rights violations.
• Attending rallies and protests organised by Baloch communities.
• Raising awareness about the situation in Balochistan through social media and other platforms.

Aomar Karim works to raise awareness of Balochistan’s human rights issues by documenting events, engaging with UK MPs, and hosting live discussions with political figures and human rights advocates. His efforts focus on amplifying the message that Baloch lives matter and calling for justice and autonomy for the Baloch people.

The international community must address the ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan, as the Baloch people continue to fight for their fundamental rights under Pakistani and Iranian occupation. Advocacy is crucial to ensure that the Baloch people are not denied their right to self-determination and cultural identity.