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Anti-Terrorism Bill Provides Legal Cover for State Violence in Balochistan

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan strongly denounces the Anti-Terrorism (Balochistan Amendment) Act, 2025, recently passed by the Balochistan Assembly. This legislation represents an alarming escalation in the erosion of…

HRCB June 18, 2025

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HRCB Denounces Extrajudicial Killing of Salam Eid in Military Custody Following Enforced Disappearance

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan strongly condemns the alleged custodial killing of Salam, son of Eid, a resident of Dasht Kumbail, Gwadar, who was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces…

HRCB June 16, 2025

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HRCB Expresses Deep Concern Over Second Enforced Disappearance of Sagheer Ahmed

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan is alarmed by the second enforced disappearance of Sagheer Ahmed, 30, who was abducted by Pakistani security forces on June 12, 2025, while travelling…

HRCB June 13, 2025

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Five Forcibly Disappeared Baloch Civilians Extrajudicially Killed by Pakistani Forces in Balochistan

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan strongly condemns the extrajudicial execution of five Baloch civilians who had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces. These killings, carried out…

HRCB June 12, 2025

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Balochistan: 168 Forcibly Disappeared, 67 Killed in April 2025

In April 2025, a total of 168 individuals were reportedly abducted by the security forces and intelligence agencies across Balochistan. Of these, 112 remain missing, 42 were later released, while…

HRCB May 21, 2025

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Balochistan: 151 Enforced Disappearances, 80 Killings, and a Widespread Crackdown on Peaceful Protests in March 2025

In March 2025, Balochistan witnessed a sharp escalation in human rights violations, marked by widespread enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, mass arrests, and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests. A total of…

HRCB April 22, 2025

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Fact Sheet: State Crackdown on Peaceful Activists Following the Jaffer Express Train Attack

Pakistan's security and intelligence agencies have escalated their crackdown on human rights activists, political campaigners, journalists, academics, students, and families of victims of enforced disappearances. This repression includes violent raids…

HRCB April 4, 2025

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 144 Forcibly Disappeared, 46 Killed in February

In February 2025, a total of 144 cases of enforced disappearances were reported across Balochistan. Of the victims, 41 were released, 102 remain missing, and 1 was killed. Additionally, 46…

HRCB March 16, 2025

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Balochistan: 117 Forcibly Disappeared, 33 Killed in January 2025

In January 2025, one hundred seventeen cases of enforced disappearances were reported across Balochistan. Among the victims, thirty-six were released, while eighty remain missing, and one was killed. Additionally, thirty-three…

HRCB February 16, 2025

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Fact Sheet: State Crackdown on BYC Ahead of “Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day”

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a women-led civil rights movement headed by Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a physician-turned-human-rights activist, has announced an awareness campaign and a public gathering to observe “Baloch…

HRCB January 22, 2025