Browsing: Balochistan
News, analysis, and human rights reporting from Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, political developments, security issues, and advocacy for justice and accountability.
Has Mahrang Baloch Really Been Nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
Mahrang Baloch Confirms Nomination for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Advocacy on Balochistan’s Human Rights Issues. In 2025, a total of 338 nominations have been made for the Nobel…
Missing Zulfiqar Ali Marri: Family Appeals for Authorities’ Intervention in Safe Return
Balochistan – The family of Zulfiqar Ali Marri, a resident of Kohlu who has been missing since February 19, has urged both authorities and human rights organisations to intervene in…
Protests Escalate in Kech Over Enforced Disappearance of Turbat Law College Security Guard
Kech, Balochistan – The enforced disappearance of Saeed Ahmed, a security guard at Turbat Law College, has triggered widespread protests in Kech district. Demonstrators, led by Saeed Ahmed’s family and…
Dr. Mahrang Baloch Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Advocacy on Balochistan’s Human Rights
6 February 2025 – Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. She is…
In-Depth Interview with Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee
By Dilshad Baluch Balochistan, Pakistan’s southwestern province, has long been riven by strife. The province is Pakistan’s poorest, yet it is home to many of the country’s national resources – a…
Mahrang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), condemns the crackdown on protesters in Hub, Balochistan.
Hub, Balochistan – Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch has strongly condemned the violent crackdown on women and children involved in a peaceful protest at Hub Chowki. She called…
Wave of Enforced Disappearances Continues in Balochistan, 41 More Reported Missing
Balochistan – A fresh wave of enforced disappearances has emerged in Balochistan, with 41 individuals reportedly abducted by Pakistani forces across various regions, including Kalat, Quetta, Nushki, and Turbat, in…
Protests in Surab Continue for Fourth Day Over Enforced Disappearances and Human Rights Violations in Balochistan
Surab, Balochistan – Demonstrators in Surab have maintained their sit-in protest for the fourth consecutive day, blocking the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) road in opposition to enforced disappearances and alleged…
Written by Irfan Ali, Country Coordinator for Pakistan Forced disappearances have become a grim reality in Pakistan, particularly in regions like Balochistan. The systematic targeting of activists, political dissenters, and…













