Leading human rights organization, Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), has demanded an end to enforced disappearances in Balochistan, Pakistan. The VBMP urged for the release of two recently abducted men. Kaleemullah, from Khudabadan Panjgoor, and Saeed Ahmad, from Ghanjdoori district of Mastung, were the individuals abducted. The rights group emphasized the need to halt enforced disappearances in the region.
Balochistan has been facing severe atrocities at the hands of Pakistani authorities, leading to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and illegal detentions of Baloch people. Recent reports have highlighted a surge in enforced disappearances, increased state repression, and tighter restrictions on political activists in 2025. The situation has worsened with cases of enforced disappearances involving women on the rise in Balochistan.
In 2025, over 10 women were victims of enforced disappearances, with eight still missing. The Balochistan government’s actions, under the guise of restoring authority, have intensified state repression, particularly targeting Baloch women. The region continues to grapple with political crises and escalating attacks on civilians, police, and security forces, including the Frontier Corps.
The Balochistan Post reported that the challenges in Balochistan show no signs of improvement in 2026. Ongoing issues include strikes by Balochistan Grand Alliance employees, sit-ins by families of disappeared women in Kech district, and persistent political resistance against state repression. The situation remains dire with escalating attacks by Baloch armed groups, indicating a challenging year ahead for Balochistan.
