Geneva, Switzerland – Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has voiced serious concern regarding the recent arrests of prominent human rights defenders (HRDs), including Dr Mahrang Baloch, during a violent crackdown on Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protesters in Quetta, Balochistan.
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Reports confirm that Pakistani security forces detained Dr Baloch and several other HRDs following a peaceful protest against human rights violations in the region. The crackdown, which saw excessive use of force, has raised grave concerns over the safety and well-being of those detained, with their whereabouts remaining unknown. The violent actions of the Pakistani authorities further highlight the ongoing repression of Baloch activists and the fundamental rights of the Baloch people.
— Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs (@MaryLawlorhrds) March 22, 2025
Lawlor, a vocal advocate for the protection of HRDs, condemned the arbitrary arrests and called on the international community to demand the immediate release of Dr Mahrang Baloch and other detained individuals. She emphasised the importance of holding Pakistan accountable for its continuous violations of human rights, particularly its attacks on peaceful demonstrators advocating for justice.
Lawlor further urged Pakistan to cease its oppressive tactics in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, and to allow independent investigations into the incidents. She emphasised the need for global action to ensure the safety of HRDs in the region and to bring those responsible for these violations to justice.
The United Nations, along with other international human rights organisations, is expected to closely monitor the situation and continue advocating for the protection of human rights defenders in Balochistan.
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International Children’s Day: Pakistan Killed 3-Month-Old in Balochistan | Dr. Mahrang Baloch
In this powerful address during the March Against Baloch Genocide in Islamabad, Dr. Mahrang Baloch condemns state violence and ...highlights the tragic death of a three-month-old infant killed by a missile strike. She calls out the moral decay behind celebrating such atrocities and underscores the ongoing sacrifices of the Baloch people.
“The child killed by your so-called number one agency was just three months old — even infants aren’t spared from your bombings. This reflects the moral bankruptcy and depravity of your nation.”
Dr. Mahrang vows that the struggle for justice will continue, exposing every act of cruelty by the state, as the Baloch people’s history of sacrifice persists despite betrayal.
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