Naseem Baloch, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) chairman, criticized the Pakistani military for the recent killing of 12 members of a family in Balochistan’s Barkhan district. The incident, which occurred on April 13 during military bombardment, resulted in the deaths of civilians, including women and children.
Naseem described the attack as part of the long-standing oppression faced by the Baloch people, emphasizing that it was a deliberate act of state terrorism targeting unarmed civilians. He highlighted that the victims, a nomadic Marri family, were fired upon while migrating along the Nahar Kot Road, solely based on their identity.
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) expressed serious concerns over the situation in Balochistan and called for immediate international intervention. The HRCB condemned the ongoing violence by Pakistani security forces in Barkhan, stating that the use of force against civilians has become a disturbing pattern that cannot be overlooked.
Pakistani authorities were urged by the rights body to be accountable for the numerous violations that have resulted in civilian casualties and the deprivation of basic rights over the years. The HRCB emphasized the need to address these abuses promptly to protect Baloch civilians from further violence and trauma.
