London Protest Demands Release of All Missing Persons Held by Pakistan on International Day of Enforced Disappearances
Activists, including Aomar Karim, rallied outside 10 Downing Street in London on 30 August 2025, calling for justice for victims from Balochistan, Sindh, POJK, and Pashtoon regions.
London, 30 August 2025 – Political and human rights activists gathered outside the UK Prime Minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street on Saturday to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest, organised by the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), was joined by representatives of Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtoon, Pojk, and other oppressed nations under what they describe as “illegal Pakistani occupation”.
The demonstration drew participation from a broad coalition, including the Voice of Missing Persons Sindh, Balochistan National Movement (BNM), Baloch Republican Party (BRP), Pashtoon Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and the National Equality Party JKGBL.
Speeches and Memorandum Submission
A memorandum was formally submitted to the UK government, urging it to press Pakistan to end enforced disappearances and release missing persons. Protest leaders said the practice of enforced disappearances was being systematically used to silence political dissent and terrorise communities.
The protest was addressed by Sohail Abro, Chairman of JSFM; Mansoor Hab, Member of JSFM’s Central Executive Committee; Sajjad Raja, Chairman of the National Equality Party JKGBL; Sarang Sindhi from the Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh; Mansoor Baloch of BRP UK; Abdul Malik Ahmadi, PTM UK Coordinator; Ilyas Anwer, BNM activist from Manchester; and Jasim Baloch of BNM.
Participant’s Reflection
Among those present was Aomar Karim, a Baloch political and human rights activist, who later shared his thoughts on social media:
(@Aomar_karim) “On 30 August, I joined the observance at Downing Street marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, calling for the release of victims from Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon, and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK). #EndEnforcedDisappearances”
On 30 August, I joined the observance at Downing Street marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, calling for the release of victims from Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon, and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK). #EndEnforcedDisappearancespic.twitter.com/ThZltY4B7l
Aomar Karim, Baloch political and human rights activist
Sohail Abro, Chairman JSFM
Khan of Qalat, Agha Suleman Dawood Jan
Ahmed Baloch
Mansoor Hab, JSFM Central Executive Committee
Sajjad Raja, Chairman National Equality Party JKGBL
Sarang Sindhi, Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh
Mansoor Baloch, BRP UK
Abdul Malik Ahmadi, PTM UK Coordinator
Ilyas Anwer, BNM Manchester
Jasim Baloch, BNM
Call for International Action
Speakers condemned what they called “systematic abductions and extrajudicial practices” in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. They urged the United Nations, the UK, and other democratic governments to take immediate action and hold Pakistan accountable for human rights violations.
The demonstration concluded with a renewed commitment from participants to continue campaigning for the rights of oppressed nations and to ensure that the voices of the disappeared are not forgotten.
Baloch activist Aomar Karim participates in a peaceful demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, advocating for justice and raising awareness about enforced disappearances.“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”Baloch activist Aomar Karim participates in a peaceful demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, advocating for justice and raising awareness about enforced disappearances.“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”Baloch activist Aomar Karim participates in a peaceful demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, advocating for justice and raising awareness about enforced disappearances.“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”Baloch activist Aomar Karim participates in a peaceful demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, advocating for justice and raising awareness about enforced disappearances.“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”Baloch activist Aomar Karim participates in a peaceful demonstration outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, advocating for justice and raising awareness about enforced disappearances.“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The protest called for the release of all missing persons in Pakistan and highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtoon regions, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.”“Political and human rights activists, including Aomar Karim, gathered outside 10 Downing Street on 30 August 2025 to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. 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Baloch political activist Aomar Karim delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, on ...8 April 2026, as part of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) UK Chapter protest and Global Campaign (10 March – 9 April 2026).
In his speech, Aomar Karim calls on Western human rights activists and political organisations to break their silence on Balochistan, challenging the international community to raise their voices for the Baloch people just as they do for Palestine, Gaza, Kashmir and African nations.
Karim highlights the history of Balochistan, reminding the world that Pakistan occupied Balochistan on 27 March 1948, and that before that occupation, Balochistan was a free and independent country. He reaffirms his identity as Baloch and his rejection of Pakistani occupation, vowing to continue the struggle for Balochistan's freedom until his last breath.
📢 Sign the open letter in solidarity with the Baloch people: bit.ly/balochsolidarity
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