Violence against civilians in Balochistan, Pakistan, persists, with a Baloch youth recently killed by the country’s forces. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee revealed that Kamal Dad, a 25-year-old driver, was slain by a Pakistan-backed death squad in Gwadar district on February 12. Dad, who had been previously disappeared and survived an assassination attempt, faced another fatal attack.
The killing of Kamal Dad highlights the ongoing violence against individuals who have experienced enforced disappearance in Balochistan. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the incident, emphasizing its violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The organization urged international human rights bodies to intervene and address the human rights violations in Balochistan to prevent further tragedies.
In its recent report, “A Year of Repression: Balochistan 2025,” Paank documented numerous human rights abuses in the region. The report detailed cases of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and aerial attacks on civilian areas. Paank accused Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies of intensifying their campaign against the Baloch population through various oppressive measures.
