Why Are Baloch Activists Protesting in South Korea Against Pakistani Forces?
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Key Takeaways
- Baloch activists are protesting against military actions in Zehri.
- The demonstrations aim to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis.
- Protesters are calling for international intervention.
- Recent military operations have led to tragic civilian casualties.
- The BNM is active in multiple countries advocating for the Baloch cause.
Seoul, Oct 27 (NationPress) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a protest in the city of Busan, South Korea, to voice their opposition against the ongoing military siege and aggressive actions by the Pakistani military in the Zehri region of Balochistan.
The demonstrators handed out pamphlets in both English and Korean to educate the local community about the dire humanitarian situation in Balochistan.
This protest coincides with an escalating human rights crisis in Zehri, following weeks of military operations that have resulted in numerous casualties.
Activists accused the Pakistan Army of committing war crimes against the Baloch populace and underscored the necessity for international accountability.
During their demonstration, they displayed banners with messages such as 'End Zehri Siege!', 'Justice for Balochistan!', and 'Stop Baloch Genocide!'
They also showcased images of devastated homes and mourning families from Zehri to raise awareness among the South Korean public.
The protesters claimed that recent airstrikes by the Pakistani military have resulted in the deaths of over 20 civilians, including 10 children, with more than 50 young men reported missing. They highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Zehri, citing severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, the transformation of hospitals into military bases, and a stringent 24-hour curfew limiting civilian movement.
The Busan protest is part of a series of demonstrations organized by the BNM worldwide to bring attention to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Zehri.
“Zehri is suffering, and the global community must not turn a blind eye,” quoted one of the speakers at the protest.
The activists urged international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, to take immediate action and ensure humanitarian access to Zehri.
Recently, the BNM also held protests in Utrecht, The Netherlands, denouncing the aggression of the Pakistani Army in the Zehri region.
The demonstrations were attended by members of the BNM and human rights advocates who carried placards denouncing the military's actions and ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan.
Furthermore, the BNM initiated an awareness campaign outside the White House in the United States, where activists distributed pamphlets detailing the human rights violations and the deteriorating conditions in Zehri.
The pamphlet described Pakistan as a 'terrorist state' that exploits the natural resources of the Baloch and other marginalized nations.