Protest Against Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan Reaches 6133 Days
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Quetta, April 13 (NationPress) A protest camp against enforced disappearances in Quetta, located in Pakistan's Balochistan province, has marked its 6133rd day on Monday, according to the event organizers.
The camp, situated outside the Quetta Press Club, is organized by the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP). Numerous participants have gathered to show their support for the families of the missing individuals.
"The VBMP Protest Camp in Front of Quetta Press Club Continues on 6133rd Day. Various Individuals Participate, Expressing Solidarity with Families of Missing Persons," the VBMP conveyed on X.
The family of Muhammad Siddiq Langoo has also joined the protest, demanding his safe return. They asserted that if there are any allegations against him, he should be presented in court; if he is innocent, he should be released.
Recently, VBMP chairman Nasrullah Baloch highlighted that the organization continues to receive alarming reports about the discovery of bodies of previously missing people across different regions of Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
Baloch described the killing of individuals and the subsequent disposal of their bodies in remote areas as inhumane and a blatant violation of the law, emphasizing there is no justification for such actions.
He warned that the use of extrajudicial measures under the guise of state security reflects a serious misunderstanding, contributing to worsening conditions in Balochistan and fostering distrust towards state institutions.
Baloch called on the government and relevant authorities to take decisive action against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, demanding the recovery of all missing individuals and the lawful presentation of suspects in court.
Earlier this month, Sabiha Baloch, a senior leader of the BYC, raised serious human rights issues in Pakistan's Balochistan province, urging the United Nations to conduct an independent and fair assessment of human rights in the area.
While addressing the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Baloch discussed the matter of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, noting that many Baloch people continue to vanish under suspicious circumstances, as reported by The Balochistan Post. She voiced concerns regarding incidents of extrajudicial killings and the uncovering of mutilated bodies, asserting these are part of a systematic issue.
Baloch pointed out that journalists, students, lawyers, and human rights advocates frequently face harassment and arrests under counter-terrorism laws for expressing their opinions. She also mentioned that several BYC leaders, including Mahrang Baloch, remain in prolonged detention.