Baloch Human Rights Council calls for global action against repression on Baloch protesters

The BHRC called for immediate intervention from the United Nations and other global bodies to stop the violence and ensure the release of those detained by the Pakistani Army.

In its letter, BHRC condemned the inaction of the international community in response to the severe repression faced by participants in the peaceful protest organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. The rally was aimed at addressing human rights abuses and advocating for basic rights, but faced violent repression by Pakistani authorities.

“The international community's indifference to the plight of the Baloch people must end. We call on the United Nations and human rights organisations around the world to take swift and decisive action to protect the fundamental rights of the people of Balochistan,” the BHRC said.

BHRC is a human rights organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and freedoms of the people of Balochistan. It plays a vital role in raising international awareness of the ongoing repression in the region.

The BHRC's appeal comes after the Pakistani army crackdown on Baloch protesters who had gathered for a Baloch national conference on July 28. The crackdown has been widely criticised, and concerns have been raised that such action could worsen the situation rather than resolve the root issues.

Baloch activist Mehrang Baloch has vowed to continue the Baloch National Assembly despite attempts by Pakistani authorities to intimidate participants at gunpoint. Mehrang Baloch made these remarks while addressing participants of the Baloch National Assembly.

Several reports have emerged alleging brutal crackdown by the Pakistan Army on peaceful protesters in Gwadar during the Baloch National Conference.

“Pakistan wants to scare us with its guns, conscience-soldier soldiers and death squads. But I am sure Baloch mothers have given birth to children who will face bullets,” Dr Mehrang Baloch, who addressed the Baloch Raji Muchi at Marine Drive in Gwadar last night, told X. Baloch Yakjehti Samiti.

In another post on X, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said that brutal repression on the participants of the Baloch National Assembly has continued since July 28. Citing the latest reports, the BYC said that more than ten participants were seriously injured after security forces attacked peaceful protesters in Gwadar.

It accused the Pakistani army of indiscriminately entering residential areas and harassing participants. The BYC urged the judiciary and the international community to prevent further bloodshed.

“Brutal repression against participants of the #BalochNationalGathering continues since 28 July. According to the latest reports, more than ten participants were seriously injured after the army attacked peaceful protesters in Gwadar,” BYC told X.

It further said, “The forces are indiscriminately entering residential areas where the participants were living. This has caused massive damage to homes. Now they are raiding homes to intimidate and harass the peacefully living participants. These include elderly men, women and children. The lives of thousands of participants are at risk. We urge the judiciary and the international community to intervene to prevent further bloodshed and loss of life and property.”

The Baloch community has suffered serious human rights violations. Enforced disappearances are a major concern, where people are abducted by state or allied forces without any legal charges, causing immense suffering to their families and often resulting in severe torture.

The situation is further worsened by extrajudicial killings, where activists and critics are targeted without a fair trial, creating widespread fear and suppressing dissent.

Torture and ill-treatment during detention are frequent, with victims being physically and psychologically abused to force confessions or suppress dissent. Freedom of expression is also largely suppressed, with journalists and activists facing harassment and censorship, which hinders public debate and accountability.