enforced disappearance

Balochistan: 118 disappeared, 63 killed in November 2024

Introduction The ongoing situation in Balochistan remains deeply troubling, as November witnessed a significant escalation in enforced disappearances and violent incidents. Families and communities continue to endure anguish and uncertainty,…

HRCB December 16, 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

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

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 76 disappeared, 31 killed in July 2024

In July 2024, we received reports of 76 enforced disappearances and 31 killings in Balochistan. In addition to these incidents, there has been a series of protests against human rights…

HRCB August 20, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 62 disappeared, 25 killed in June 2024

In June 2024, Balochistan experienced significant human rights violations, with 62 enforced disappearances and 25 killings reported across the region. The victims ranged from students to professionals, subjected to arbitrary…

HRCB July 11, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 41 disappeared, 39 killed in April

In April 2024, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan documented at least 41 cases of enforced disappearances perpetrated by Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies across the province. These abductions…

HRCB May 15, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 26 forcibly disappeared, 11 killed in March

In March 2024, at least 26 individuals from various parts of Balochistan were reportedly abducted by Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies. These disappearances occurred during house raids, detentions, and…

HRCB April 11, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: The State of Human Rights in 2023

The Human Rights situation in Balochistan during 2023 was marked by grave violations, with 601 cases of enforced disappearances and 525 reported killings. This report is based on verified data,…

HRCB April 4, 2024

Periodical Reports

Balochistan: 42 disappeared, 22 including women and children Killed in January

In the first month of the new year, Balochistan faced a disturbing wave of disappearances and killings. 42 individuals mainly from district Kech and Dera Bugti were forcibly disappeared by…

HRCB February 13, 2024