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Balochistan Crisis: BYC Leader Reveals Civilian Deaths Amid 25-Day Curfew

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader has raised serious concerns about the human rights situation in Balochistan. Sabiha Baloch revealed that a 25-day curfew continues in the Zehri region where Pakistani airstrikes have killed several civilians. She described how people are facing starvation and illness while state-backed violence targets activists. The BYC warns this represents a systematic attempt to suppress the Baloch nation through illegal measures.

Key Points: BYC Leader Sabiha Baloch Warns of Balochistan Human Rights Crisis

  • 25-day curfew continues in Zehri region amid Pakistani military operations
  • Women and children killed in recent Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan
  • BYC leaders imprisoned and added to Anti-Terrorism Act's Fourth Schedule
  • People dying from hunger and illness due to prolonged restrictions
  • State-backed death squads killing civilians in Makran region
  • Pakistan intensifying enforced disappearances across Balochistan province
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BYC leader raises alarm over prolonged curfews, civilian deaths amid Pakistani air strikes in Balochistan

BYC leader Sabiha Baloch exposes 25-day curfew in Zehri region, civilian deaths from Pakistani airstrikes, and enforced disappearances across Balochistan.

"This action is not only illegal but also reflects a dangerous trend - Baloch Yakjehti Committee"

Quetta, Nov 8

Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sabiha Baloch expressed concern, stating that it has been more than 25 days since Pakistan imposed a curfew in the Zehri region of Balochistan, where several women and children were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces.

The latest remarks come amid a mounting human rights crisis in Zehri following weeks of Pakistani military operations that have left several people killed and injured.

In a video message shared on the BYC's social media platform, Sabiha also claimed that people in the region are losing their lives due to hunger and illness.

Highlighting the atrocities in Balochistan, she said the five people had been killed by state-backed death squads in the Makran region of Balochistan as Pakistan intensified its policies of enforced disappearances and targeted killings across the province.

Sabiha described these actions as part of a “broader attempt to suppress the Baloch nation and silence those who speak out”. She mentioned that BYC leaders are being imprisoned, and the names of various organisational members are being placed on the Fourth Schedule of Pakistan’s Anti–Terrorism Act to stifle their voices.

The BYC leader urged the people of Pakistan to rise and speak up against the ongoing genocide, warning that remaining silent would only allow it to grow.

Earlier this week, the BYC slammed Pakistani authorities for placing Baloch political activists and human rights defenders from across Balochistan in the Fourth Schedule of the Anti Terrorism Act. The rights body called the move an attempt to end the Baloch public struggle through the use of force.

“This action is not only illegal but also reflects a dangerous trend, through which an effort is being made to suppress peaceful political activities, silence legitimate differences of opinion, and criminalise those who raise their voices for human rights, justice, and political freedoms,” read a statement issued by the BYC.

“The names of hundreds of Baloch political and human rights workers, including those of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's workers, have been added to the Fourth Schedule without any transparent proceedings, legal evidence, or fair judicial process. Meanwhile, the names of more political workers are continuously being added to this list,” the statement added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As an Indian, I feel deeply for our Baloch brothers and sisters. Pakistan's military has always treated Balochistan like occupied territory. The Fourth Schedule is just their way of legally silencing dissent. The world needs to see this.
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David E
While I sympathize with the humanitarian crisis, we should be careful about taking sides in complex regional conflicts. Both India and Pakistan have their own security concerns that sometimes lead to difficult measures in border areas.
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Ananya R
Sabiha Baloch is incredibly brave to speak out like this. Putting human rights defenders on terrorism lists is a classic authoritarian move. The Indian government should raise this issue in international forums. #StandWithBalochistan
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Michael C
The humanitarian situation sounds terrible. No one should have to suffer like this regardless of political conflicts. International aid organizations should be allowed immediate access to provide relief to affected civilians.
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Karthik V
Pakistan talks about human rights in Kashmir but commits worse atrocities in Balochistan. The hypocrisy is astounding! The world needs to hold them accountable for these war crimes. Free Balochistan! 🇮🇳

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