Human rights organization Baloch Yakjehti Committee conducted a seminar in Karachi to address the dire human rights situation in Balochistan and the arbitrary detention of its chief organizer, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders. The event was part of a month-long awareness campaign initiated by BYC in response to the suppression of democratic activism and systemic repression in Balochistan. The campaign aimed to raise public awareness, mobilize collective action, and advocate for justice and fundamental rights.
During the seminar, participants discussed the restrictions on peaceful political activities in Balochistan, emphasizing the impact on families of the disappeared and those living under uncertainty. The prolonged detention of leaders like Mahrang Baloch, Bebarg Baloch, and others was highlighted as a challenge faced by individuals advocating for their rights peacefully. The seminar marked a significant step in sustaining momentum for the campaign and promoting peaceful advocacy.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee expressed serious concern over the continued detention and trials of its leaders, including Mahrang Baloch, facing fabricated cases before the Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta. The detainees raised concerns about the judicial process and lack of confidence in the presiding judge. BYC urged Pakistani judicial authorities and the legal community to address these concerns and ensure a fair and transparent legal process as guaranteed by the Constitution.
