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Baloch Dissent Takes Center Stage in London Protest

A large number of women and children including Baloch National Movement members and Baloch Community UK participated in the protest…reports Asian Lite News

The UK Chapter of the Baloch National Movement staged a protest at Trafalgar Square in London, condemning the forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch youth attributed to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).

A large number of women and children including Baloch National Movement members and Baloch Community UK participated in the protest. On this occasion, the protestors raised slogans against the atrocities of the occupying Pakistani army and CTD and demanded justice for Saif Baloch and other victims.

Recently, massive protests erupted in Turbat city in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after four youths were killed in a fake encounter by the CTD.

Family members and workers of different political parties joined the protest at the Fida Shaheed Chowk, along with the corpse of Balaach Mola Balsh whose body was handed over to this family.

According to the family members, Bakhsh, along with three other people, was killed in a fake encounter as he was already in CTD custody since his arrest on October 29.

According to a Dawn newspaper report, a complete strike was also observed in Turbat town to protest against the killing.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned the incident and posted on X, “HRCP strongly condemns the practice of extrajudicial killings by law enforcement and security agencies, which continue to be reported from Balochistan, particularly in Kech and its surrounding areas. Extrajudicial executions are not justified in any circumstances whatsoever, given that the state has a legal obligation to protect the right to life and the right to due process. The impunity accorded to perpetrators must cease and those responsible must be held to account.”

Lateef Johar Baloch, a human rights advocate, posted on X, “Balochistan has been made a slaughterhouse by Punjab to facilitate foreign investors to exploit its wealth and land. The Baloch youth were brutally murdered in brutal fake encounters in Kech because of the Chinese projects, including CPEC and Gwadar Port, which must end”.

He added, “The crimes of extrajudicial killings executed in the last few days are one of the thousands of such brutal atrocities committed by Punjab’s security forces against the owner of the land.”

According to the Baloch Freedom Front, “34 Baloch have been forcefully disappeared by Pakistan’s atrocious regime and two killed in October 2023.”The incidents of forced abductions and extrajudicial killings of students and other intellectuals are continuing in parts of Balochistan.

Such incidents have risen since the launch of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. (ANI)

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Balochistan’s Valor: BNM Pays Homage in Global Events

The events were organised by BNM in Mashkay, Turbat, Gwadar, the UK, South Korea, Germany, and the Netherlands…reports Asian Lite News

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) conducted a series of events to honor the historical tragedy when the British Empire invaded Balochistan, a territory that was once independent and the homeland of a sovereign Baloch nation.

The events were organised by BNM in Mashkay, Turbat, Gwadar, the UK, South Korea, Germany, and the Netherlands.

“November 13, 1839, marked a tragic historical tragedy when the British Empire attacked Balochistan, a land once independent and home to a sovereign Baloch nation,” said BNM in a press release.

These views were echoed during a reference of BNM’s Shaheed Sulaiman, organising body Turbat, in honour of Baloch Martyrs. Members of various units of BNM Turbat also took part in the reference, paying tribute to the martyrs and emphasising their crucial role in the Baloch movement.

The program delved into the historical background of November 13 and the far-reaching impact of British occupation on Balochistan. Speakers highlighted that British imperialism initially did not seek to occupy Balochistan, but rather had strategic interests in the region. They recounted how Khan Baloch, a symbol of resistance, refused to allow the British to use Baloch land against their neighbour Afghanistan. Khan Baloch and his comrades were martyred in the ensuing battle, standing up for national sovereignty and dignity, the release also said.

It was emphasised that the Baloch nation has consistently resisted imperialist forces, from the time of British occupation to the present-day challenges posed by an artificial state like Pakistan.

The day was described as not just a day to remember Baloch martyrs, but also a day to reaffirm their ideals, goals, and thoughts. It inspires the Baloch children to resist for national honour, and glory and strengthens their belief in the struggle for freedom. The survival of the Baloch movement till today is attributed to the sacrifices made by the blood and noble heads of Baloch martyrs, it added.

As poet, Mubarak Qazi eloquently put it: “This flood of blood will wash away all the filth,” the BNM release said. (ANI)

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Niaz Baloch Named Deputy Coordinator by Baloch National Movement

The Department of foreign Affairs also plans to establish an advisory committee to assist in policy-making based on the relevance and expertise of colleague from different party chapters….reports Asian Lite News

The Foreign Affairs Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a meeting and appointed key officials for the organisation, including Faheem Baloch as coordinator and Niaz Baloch as deputy coordinator in the organisation, said an official press release from Baloch National Movement.

Moreover, Hakeem Wadela was appointed as focal person of the foreign affairs department.

As per the press statement, the meeting was chaired by BNM Foreign Secretary Hamal Haider also reviewed the department’s previous performance and emphasised the need for a professional and formal approach, leading to the appointment of these officials.

The Department of foreign Affairs also plans to establish an advisory committee to assist in policy-making based on the relevance and expertise of colleague from different party chapters.

It also said that the department is also preparing for an event during the upcoming 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Furthermore, the department is committed to collaborating with the party’s human rights department to address Pakistan’s war crimes in Balochistan. This restructuring is part of BNM’s overall strategy to achieve its objectives and ensure stability within the organization, release added.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the human rights challenges faced by the people of Balochistan in October 2023. It calls on international organizations to address these issues and take immediate action to protect and promote human rights in the region. (ANI)’

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