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Shadows of Suffering: Unveiling Torture Tools and Tactics in Balochistan

Introduction: Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan, has long been a crucible of conflict, marked by a deep-seated struggle for autonomy and resistance against state oppression. Historically rich and culturally…

HRCB December 10, 2024

Media

Four previously Disappeared Persons Executed in Staged Encounters Over Two Days

In a alarming escalation of extrajudicial killings, four individuals who had been forcibly disappeared were executed in staged encounters over the course of two days in Balochistan. These incidents underscore…

HRCB December 3, 2024

Media

Court-Cleared Missing Policeman Falsely Accused and Killed in Fake Encounter

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan carried out a staged encounter, and killed Bashir Ahmad, a 24-year-old resident of Surbandar, Gwadar. Bashir had been forcibly disappeared by security forces…

HRCB November 23, 2024

Press Release

HRCB Expresses Deep Concern Over Pakistan’s Plan for Intense Military Operations in Balochistan

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan is deeply alarmed by the recent decision of Pakistan’s Apex Committee to approve a military operation in Balochistan. This militarized approach is a continuation…

HRCB November 20, 2024

Media

Balochistan: 127 Forcibly Disappeared, 55 killed in October 2024

In October 2024, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan documented a significant spike in human rights abuses, recording at least 127 cases of enforced disappearances linked to Pakistan’s paramilitary forces…

HRCB November 14, 2024

Media

Baloch Women Protest Military Encroachment and Forced Evictions in Mand, district Kech

In the Maher area of Mand, District Kech, women are staging a sit-in protest for the fifth consecutive day. The protest opposes the Pakistani forces’ occupation of their homes. The…

HRCB November 5, 2024

Press Release

HRCB condemns government’s targeting of activists and political leaders through misuse of Anti-Terror laws and political intimidation

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) condemns the alarming and systematic targeting of human rights defenders, political leaders, lawyers, and activists by the government. The deliberate misuse of the…

HRCB October 29, 2024

News Reports

Balochistan: Seven go missing in two days

Military aggression in Balochistan continues to escalate, with enforced disappearances occuring at an alarming rate. In just two days, seven individuals have vanished without a trace. For nearly a week,…

HRCB October 10, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 52 killed, 43 disappeared in September 2024

In September 2024, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan reported 52 killings and 43 cases of enforced disappearances in the region, with only 15 victims released. The disappearances were largely…

HRCB October 10, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 44 killed, 52 disappeared in August 2024

In August 2024, Balochistan witnessed a disturbing continuation of human rights violations, with 44 reported killings and 52 enforced disappearances. Civilians were targeted through various forms of violence, including kill-and-dump…

HRCB September 13, 2024