Protests Erupt in Balochistan Over Enforced Disappearances

Residents of Pasni in Pakistan's Balochistan province held a protest rally on the 12th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Dostain Baloch, also known as Bolan Kareem. The rally, which began at the Pasni Press Club and ended at JS Bank, saw a significant number of participants, including women and children.

Protesters carried placards and banners demanding the release of Bolan Kareem and other missing persons. Speakers at the rally highlighted the suffering of Bolan Kareem's family, especially his mother, who has been waiting for his return for 12 years. They termed the practice of depriving individuals and their families of their lives and happiness for over a decade as an act of injustice.

Meanwhile, the brother of missing Nauman Ishaq in Gwadar released a statement about his enforced disappearance. He said that Nauman Ishaq was taken from Dhoriya Tyab Dip, Gwadar on November 7, 2024, and remains missing. He called on authorities to present his brother in court if he is accused of wrongdoing, instead of keeping him in indefinite detention. He warned that the family will take to the streets in protest if Nauman Ishaq is not released.

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed concern over the rise in incidents of "military barbarism", enforced disappearances, and dumping by local militias backed by state security forces in Balochistan. She highlighted the case of Zareef, who was allegedly disappeared in the Tump town of Kech and later killed. She urged the people of Balochistan to join the sit-in in Turbat to protest these injustices.