Paank strongly condemns the violent pre-dawn crackdown by state... security forces on peaceful protesters in #Quetta. This ruthless assault, which included the arrest of Mahrang Baloch and several others, represents yet another act of state repression against the Baloch people. In the early hours of the morning, at approximately 5:30 AM, security forces stormed the sit-in, attacking peaceful demonstrators, including women and children. The authorities forcefully seized dead bodies that protesters had planned to offer funeral prayers for, further intensifying the grief of the victims’ families. Dr. Mahrang Baloch and many others were violently dragged and arrested. Paank denounces this blatant state brutality and demands the immediate release of all detained individuals. We call on the international community, human rights organizations, and global civil society to take urgent notice of these human rights violations and hold the perpetrators accountable. The world must not stay silent as the Baloch people continue to face systematic repression and violence. #Justice must prevail.show more

We strongly condemn the recent reports of extreme brutality... in Gwadar, where peaceful protesters, including leaders of BYC, have been violently attacked. According to eyewitness accounts, armored vehicles were driven into the crowds at the #BalochNationalGathering, resulting in numerous injuries. This incident represents a severe violation of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. Paank demands an immediate and impartial investigation into the use of excessive force by security forces. The deliberate targeting of protesters with armored vehicles is a grave human rights violation and can not be justified under any circumstances. We call on the Pakistani authorities to: Ensure the safety and well-being of all injured individuals, providing them with necessary medical care. Hold accountable those responsible for ordering and carrying out the violent crackdown. Respect and protect the rights of the Baloch people to peacefully assemble and express their demands. Engage in meaningful dialogue with the Baloch protestors address their grievances and concerns. Paank stands in solidarity with the victims and calls on the international community to pressure the Pakistani government to uphold human rights and democratic principles. The world must not turn a blind eye to the suffering and repression faced by the people in Gwadar.show more

BYC condemns the use of force against the family... members of Zaheer Baloch and other peaceful protesters in the strongest terms. Today, the 11-day sit-in protest by the families of forcibly disappeared Baloch individuals was attacked by the forces when they were marching towards the Red Zone. Elderly men, women, and children were subjected to brutal violence, including live firing. Dozens of protesters were taken into custody and shifted to unknown locations. For decades, the state institutions' response to peaceful demonstrations has been violence and intimidation. The forced disappearances and genocide of the Baloch people continue, and when the families and civil society protest, they are treated with cruelty, beaten, dragged, and imprisoned. After facing severe crackdown, the protesters have reorganized and continued their protest. We urge the Baloch and Pashtun people to join the protest as soon as possible and call on the judiciary to intervene in this matter to safeguard the right to peaceful assembly of these already victimized people.show more

In Malir, Karachi, raids on the homes of Baloch... political activists and violence against women and children are part of the state's policy of Baloch Genocide. The spokesperson for the Baloch Yakjehti Committee stated that the oppression by State has always been used to suppress the Baloch people, and the brutal behavior of security forces towards Baloch in Karachi is a continuation of this policy of genocide. The state and its enforcing agencies are resorting to violence against Baloch people under the guise of security, making them targets of brutality. From Liyari to Kech to Koh-e-Suleman, the Baloch nation is facing the worst form of state aggression. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has decided to resist all forms of oppressive state policies and will intensify public resistance against every incident of state oppression, including those in Malir. #StopBalochGenocide Amnesty International Human Rights Watch UN Human Rightsshow more

Police and security forces have launched a severe crackdown... on peaceful protesters at Hub Chowki. The police are using tear gas and live ammunition, and several protesters have been abducted. BYC is deeply concerned about the well-being of the peaceful protesters, including women, children, and elderly individuals. This blatant and brutal oppression of peaceful protesters reflects the decades-long genocide of the Baloch nation. In this critical situation, we appeal to the Baloch nation to stand firm and resist, as the lives of thousands of our people are at risk. BYC strongly condemns these inhumane and brutal practices against innocent men, women, and children. #EndEnforcedDisappearances #StopBalochGenocideshow more

Baloch Students Council, Islamabad held a peaceful demonstration against... the ongoing state crackdown in #Quetta killing three youths, injuring and abducting dozens of protestors. Students and activists gathered to raise their voices against injustice, advocating for human rights and justice demanding the release of all protestors including Baloch Yakjehti Committee organiser Mahrang Baloch and Bebagr Baloch. And once again Baloch Students Council Islamabad will make it clear that If the demands are not met and state crackdown continues, We have the right to expand our Resistance. #StopBalochGenocide #QuettaBleedsshow more

At this moment, our peaceful sit-in in Quetta, Balochistan,... is facing a brutal and unjustified crackdown by state security forces. Dozens of our companions, including women, have been arrested, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The security forces are resorting to indiscriminate firing and heavy tear gas shelling, creating a suffocating atmosphere that has severely affected the health of many peaceful protesters, including elderly individuals and children present at the demonstration. Additionally, a complete communication blackout has been imposed in Quetta, with mobile networks and internet access deliberately cut off to prevent information from reaching the outside world. Security forces have also launched raids in nearby areas, arbitrarily arresting more activists and intimidating families. This violent suppression of peaceful dissent is a blatant violation of fundamental human rights. I urge all advocates of justice, human rights organizations, and the international community to take immediate notice of this brutality and hold the responsible authorities accountable. #StopBalochGenocideshow more

A peaceful protest rally was organized in Quetta against... the enforced disappearance of BYC's Central Committee member Bebarg Baloch and illegally detained Baloch women. The district Administration and Police were ready to crackdown on protesters with batons and water canons. However, protest was conducted peacefully. The protesters were joined by families of disappeared persons and demanded the immediate, safe and unconditional release of Bebarg Baloch along with all forcibly disappeared Baloch. BYC has and would always adhere to non-violent resistance against State violence. #EndEnforcedDisappearances #StopBalochGenocideshow more

Once again at midnight, the Sindh police violently attacked... a peaceful protest organized in solidarity with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s Baloch Raaji Muchi and in opposition to the brutal crackdown on the movement. Many of the peaceful protesters including women's were arrested and detained by the police. When the protesters resisted, the police were compelled to release some of them, though more than ten protesters remain detained. The state is showing fake negotiation on one side, while harassing and arresting peaceful protesters on the other. Against these acts of the state, BYC will continue to resist using every peaceful means to ensure the safety and release of the detained protesters. #GwadarIsUnderSiege #WeSupportBalochRaajiMuchi #BalochNationalGatheringshow more

𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗬𝗖’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱... 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Today, before the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) planned sit-in could even begin, security forces launched a violent crackdown on protesters in Quetta. Police baton-charged demonstrators, opened fire, made mass arrests—including women and children—and used tear gas and shelling to disperse the crowd. To sabotage the peaceful sit-in, police fired indiscriminately at protesters, severely injuring several. while another remains in critical condition. This escalation comes alongside ongoing arrests, brutal beatings, and a complete communication blackout. Meanwhile, search operations in Saryab continue, with security forces raiding homes and detaining more protesters. Mobile networks and internet services remain suspended, and the whereabouts of those already arrested are still unknown. The BYC had called for the sit-in to demand the release of its central committee member Bebarg, his brother Hammal, Dr. Ilyas, Baloch woman Saeeda, and several others who have been forcibly disappeared. Instead of addressing these demands, the state has responded with force, repression, and bloodshed. #StopBalochGenocide #EndEnforcedDisappearancesshow more

Once again, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, the Sindh police, and... the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government have resorted to violence, arresting Deputy Organizer of BYC Lala Wahab Baloch along with other protesters in Karachi to suppress a peaceful demonstration against enforced disappearances organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). This crackdown on freedom of expression represents the worst form of authoritarianism. In recent weeks, dozens of Baloch individuals, particularly young students, have been forcibly disappeared, while voices speaking out against human rights violations are being systematically silenced. Human rights organizations must not ignore this oppressive assault on civil liberties. #StopBalochGenocide #EndEnforcedDisappearencesshow more

An awareness program was organized today in Dera Murad... Jamali, Naseerabad where Baloch Yakjehti Committee's Central Organizer Dr Mahrang Baloch addressed the Baloch nation on the ongoing genocide faced by the Baloch Nation. During her speech, She highlighted various forms of oppression that have contributed to the systematic targeting and killing of Baloch people. She emphasized the need for unity and resistance against the forces responsible for the continued suffering of the Baloch nation. During BYC awareness gathering the Network and internet services were blocked in Naseerabad that reflects the suppression of masses and especially serves as a reminder of the event taking place in Dalbandin, on 25th January Against the Baloch Genocide and the importance of advocacy and awareness in combating human rights violations. #StopBalochGenocide #BalochGenocideRemembranceDay #WCED2025show more

A concerning situation is unfolding in Gwadar, where security... forces have reportedly set fire to vehicles and participants of Baloch Raaji Muchi. There are reports of numerous injuries and deaths. Furthermore, we draw the attention of the international community and human rights organizations to the ongoing Baloch genocide, with evidence available on social media platforms. These videos and images serve as proof of the atrocities committed against the Baloch people, who are struggling to survive in their land. #GwadarIsUnderSiege #WeSupportBalochRaajiMuchi #BalochNationalGatheringshow more

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴 | 𝗢𝗻 𝗕𝗬𝗖’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁... 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗬𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 On the call of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) a protest rally was held today in Mastung, where participants raised their voices against the escalating wave of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances across Balochistan. Protesters also demanded the immediate release of Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other unlawfully detained leaders of BYC. The rally reaffirmed the growing grassroots resistance against systematic state repression, asserting that the struggle for justice and dignity will not be silenced. #ReleaseBYCleaders #StopBalochGenocideshow more

Security forces are firing directly at peaceful protesters using... snipers, with many reports of fatalities among the demonstrators. The situation is rapidly deteriorating, and the people of Pakistan are facing extreme state repression. This Must Stop! #UndeclaredMartialLaw #PakistanProtestsshow more

Dear Baloch Nation and the World, I, along with... thousands of others, am still in Gwadar, with the internet shut down, roads blocked, and the city isolated with a complete media censorship imposed. Controlled media is continuously used to portray us as violent and unwilling to negotiate. From day one, we have been peaceful despite the state's brutal crackdown. Our national gathering on July 28 was turned into a sit-in due to the state's actions. State actions included blocking roads and highways, shutting down the internet, arresting peaceful protesters, and firing direct gunshots at them. Our clear, legitimate demands to create an environment of talks are: A. Registering FIRs against forces that used violence in Mastung, Gwadar, Nushki, Turbat, Talar and other parts of Balochistan by killing and injuring peaceful protesters. B. Lifting the blockade/curfew in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan. State shall guarantee no further use of force or violence by the state security forces will occur. C. Stopping the harassment and arrest of BYC workers, supporters, and residents of Gwadar. Govt should admit it used force to crush a peaceful movement. D. Releasing all those arrested before, during, and after our national gathering. Bogus FIRS registered must be quashed. E. Compensate the public for financial damages caused by state military and intelligence agencies during the Baloch National Gathering by breaking into homes, vandalising property, burning vehicles and confiscating personal belongings. Instead of meeting our demands, the state is using more force, escalating the situation to find reasons to arrest me, my colleagues, and BYC leadership. The rest of the BYC leadership and I are at great risk and our lives are in serious danger. Now, all government machinery is being used to legitimize a crackdown on us, putting us at greater risk. The situation resembles the events during Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti's time, where negotiation was claimed, but force was used. This is being repeated now. We call on rights groups, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office, Front Line Defenders, Human Rights Watch, Mary Lawlor, United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان, EUPakistan, and Riina Kionka to intervene and stop this political misadventure by the state of Pakistan. Sincerely, Mahrang Balochshow more

Balgatar 📍 On 20 April, a protest rally was... held in Balgatar, a remote area of district Kech, on the call of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. Protesters raised their voices against the brutal crackdown on BYC and the illegal detention of its leadership — Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sibghatullah Shahji, Bebarg, Beebow, Gulzadi, and others. Baloch will not be silenced. The movement is alive, and it is everywhere. #ReleaseBYCLeaders #StopBalochGenocideshow more

Today, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mastung Zone organized... a rally to honour the sacrifices of Baloch martyrs and victims of extrajudicial killings. The rally commenced at Bus Adda Mastung and proceeded to the graveyards of the Baloch martyrs, where BYC central leadership paid their respects by showering flowers, laying traditional Balochi chadars on the graves, and reciting prayers for the departed souls. The rally witnessed the participation of hundreds of motorcycles and vehicles, symbolizing the ongoing Baloch genocide. Participants displayed banners and placards reflecting the plight and resilience of the Baloch people. Dr Mahrang Baloch and ShahJi Sibghatullah addressed the rally, urging the public to uphold the ideology and struggle of the Baloch martyrs. They emphasized the importance of forming a united front to resist all forms of oppression and injustice faced by the Baloch. This rally was part of BYC's broader campaign to commemorate Baloch Genocide Day, observed annually on January 25th. As part of this campaign, BYC has announced a public assembly in Dalbandin. The committee has appealed to the public to join the assembly and strengthen the collective resistance against oppression and injustice. #BalochGenocideRemembranceDay #StopBalochGenocideshow more

For more than five months, the leaders of the... Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) including Mahrang Baloch and others have been held in illegal detention under fabricated charges. Their only crime is raising their voices against the injustices inflicted on the people of Balochistan. The all detained individuals are human rights defenders and political voices who dared to speak against enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the ongoing repression in the region. Their imprisonment is not only an attack on their dignity and freedom but also on the fundamental right of every citizen to demand justice and accountability. Silencing them will not erase the truth. Instead, it exposes the state’s fear of those who stand courageously with their people. The struggle for justice in Balochistan cannot be suppressed by detentions and false accusations, it will only grow stronger. #IStandWithBYCLeaders #ReleaseBYCLeadersshow more