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The Baloch National Movement held a protest outside the UK Prime Minister's office demanding justice for Zakir Majeed Baloch, missing since 2009. Zakir's mother Raj Bibi shared her painful journey seeking justice before fleeing to the UK. Protesters urged international action against Pakistan's alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan. BNM leaders vowed to continue their struggle until all disappeared Baloch activists are accounted for.

Key Points: Baloch Protest Marks 16 Years Since Zakir Majeed's Disappearance

  • BNM demands justice for Zakir Majeed's 2009 disappearance
  • Protesters call for UN and UK intervention in Balochistan
  • Raj Bibi shares her struggle as a displaced mother
  • Speakers accuse Pakistan of systematic persecution
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BNM marks 16 years of Zakir Majeed's disappearance with protest outside UK PM's Office

BNM protests outside UK PM's office demanding justice for Zakir Majeed Baloch and other forcibly disappeared Baloch activists.

"I came to raise my voice for every Baloch who has been forcibly disappeared – Raj Bibi"

London, June 12

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration outside the British Prime Minister's residence in London on Tuesday to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Zakir Majeed Baloch, a prominent leader of the Baloch Students Organisation (Azad), according to The Balochistan Post report.

Protesters carried banners and posters reading "Release Zakir Majeed," "End Enforced Disappearances," and "Justice for the Forcibly Disappeared." The marchers urged the international community, particularly the United Nations and the UK government, to identify and respond to persistent human rights atrocities in Balochistan. They urged world powers to put pressure on Pakistan to ensure the safe return of forcefully disappeared people, TBP said.

Raj Bibi, Zakir Majeed's mother, spoke to the crowd about her experiences with loss and displacement. She said that after exhausting all options for justice in Pakistan, she was forced to seek asylum in the United Kingdom. "I did not come to the UK only for my son," she claimed. "I came to raise my voice for every Baloch who has been forcibly disappeared, and for all the mothers who are denied justice," according to a story published by TBP.

Other speakers during the protest emphasised the Pakistani government's continued persecution of Baloch individuals, claiming that these acts are motivated simply by their national identity, regardless of political ideas or affiliation. According to TBP, the protest aimed to raise global awareness about the Baloch people's persistent mistreatment.

BNM officials emphasized their unshakable opposition to enforced disappearances, condemning the practice as a serious violation of human rights. They emphasized that the Baloch people remain united in their demand for justice and accountability. "We will continue our struggle until Pakistan is held accountable and every disappeared Baloch individual is returned," a representative stated, according to the TBP report.

In addition to Raj Bibi, the protest featured speeches from BNM Junior Joint Secretary Hassan Dost Baloch, Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch, Coordinator of the Foreign Department Niaz Baloch, and BNM UK Chapter President Master Manzoor Baloch. Each speaker condemned the continuing repression in Balochistan and appealed to British and international institutions to take immediate action, TBP reported.

- ANI

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Amit K.
While human rights violations anywhere are concerning, we must remember Pakistan's history of using such issues to malign India. Their own house isn't in order - look at Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Maybe they should focus on their internal issues first before pointing fingers at others. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about Zakir Majeed's mother's plight. No mother should suffer like this. But why is the UK giving platform to such protests while ignoring similar issues in their own backyard? Selective outrage much? 🤔
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Rahul S.
The Baloch struggle deserves attention, but let's not forget how Pakistan has treated its minorities across the board - from Baloch to Hindus to Ahmadis. The world needs to see the complete picture, not just selective narratives.
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Neha T.
As an Indian, I sympathize with the Baloch people. But I wonder - where were these international human rights champions when Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee? The hypocrisy is glaring. Justice should be universal, not selective based on geopolitics.
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Sanjay V.
Pakistan's human rights record is abysmal, but let's not pretend the UK has clean hands either. They created this mess during colonial times and now act as moral police. The British should first return the Kohinoor before lecturing others! 😤
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Kavita J.
While the protest is justified, we must be cautious about external interference in regional matters. Remember how Western intervention created chaos in West Asia. Complex issues need regional solutions, not hashtag activism from London.

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