Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Baloch activist criticizes Pakistan over “gross human rights violations”, demands accountability


Prominent Baloch activist Mehrang Baloch has brought to light a disturbing incident of state-sponsored harassment and human rights abuses in Pakistan, underscoring the state’s systematic oppression of the Baloch people.

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Baloch, who was recently named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by the internationally renowned Time magazine, was scheduled to attend an event in New York.

Despite following all the necessary procedures at Jinnah International Airport and possessing a valid US visa, Baloch was unjustly prevented from boarding her flight. he/she described how an FIA officer refused to provide an explanation for blocking his/her departure and detained him/her at the airport for five hours without any legal justification.

Even after finally being allowed to leave the airport, Baloch and his/her companions, including activist Sammi Deen Baloch, were ambushed by state intelligence officers and Sindh Police.

In a brazen act of intimidation, officers stopped their car, assaulted their driver and aggressively searched the women, subjecting them to verbal abuse and severe harassment. Baloch’s passport, mobile phone and car keys were confiscated and the women were left there till late night fearing for their safety.

Baloch’s account paints a chilling picture of Pakistan’s state institutions, which continue to use fear, intimidation and violence to suppress dissent, especially when it comes to Baloch activists who speak out against ongoing atrocities in Balochistan. Dare to.

Baloch expressed outrage at being treated worse than animals, saying, “This inhumane treatment clearly shows that the state of Pakistan has deprived us of even the most basic right to life.”

Their suffering reflects the widespread oppression faced by the Baloch people, who have endured decades of violence, disappearances and extrajudicial killings at the hands of the Pakistani state.

The episode raises serious questions over Pakistan’s lack of accountability for human rights abuses, especially in the conflict-torn region of Balochistan. While Baloch was targeted for his/her international recognition and activism, his/her story is a microcosm of the everyday struggles faced by ordinary Baloch people.

The Pakistani state’s efforts to suppress Baloch voices has become a defining characteristic of its repressive regime. Despite having a legitimate invitation from an international organisation, Baloch was detained and harassed – highlighting Pakistan’s blatant disregard for international norms and human rights.



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