Baloch Activist Defies Pakistani Authorities, Vows to Continue Protests Amid Brutal Crackdown

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Baloch Activist Defies Pakistani Authorities, Vows to Continue Protests Amid Brutal Crackdown

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has vowed to continue the Baloch National Gathering despite Pakistani authorities' attempts to intimidate participants with armed forces. Speaking at the Baloch National Gathering, Mahrang Baloch declared that Pakistan's efforts to scare them with guns would not deter the Baloch people. Her defiant statement came as reports emerged of a severe crackdown on peaceful protesters in Gwadar by Pakistani forces.


In a series of posts on X, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) detailed the ongoing brutality faced by the demonstrators. Dr. Mahrang Baloch addressed the gathering at Marine Drive in Gwadar, emphasizing that the Baloch people would not be intimidated by Pakistan's military might. She proclaimed, "Pakistan wants to scare us with its guns, conscience-selling soldiers, and death squads. But I am sure that Baloch mothers have given birth to children who will stand in front of bullets."


Since July 28, the BYC has reported continuous violent crackdowns on the participants of the Baloch National Gathering. According to their updates, over ten participants were seriously injured after Pakistani forces attacked the peaceful demonstrators. The BYC accused the forces of breaking into residential areas where participants were staying, causing significant damage and harassing the inhabitants. This has led to an urgent call for intervention from the judiciary and the international community to prevent further bloodshed.


"The situation in Gwadar is extremely tense and dangerous," stated the BYC. "Thousands of military personnel have brutally attacked the #BalochNationalGathering, directly firing on unarmed participants, killing and wounding hundreds." The rights group highlighted that Marine Drive had been sealed off by the military, with protestors being abducted and tortured. Reports indicate that even ambulances are being blocked from reaching the injured.


The Baloch Yakjehti Committee described the scenario in Gwadar as a "war-like situation" between the unarmed Baloch and the powerful Pakistani army. "Gwadar is under complete siege; everyone seen on the roads is being arrested, and houses are being raided," the BYC added. They urged the Baloch people to resist this oppression through shutter-down strikes and road blockades across Balochistan.


The BYC has called on the international community, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, to take notice of the severe human rights violations occurring in Balochistan. "To the international community and the people of Balochistan, you are witnessing the gravest violations against the Baloch people by Pakistani colonial authorities. Standing idly by will further strengthen the oppressor to inflict more pain and cause more destruction," the committee stated.


As the situation in Gwadar remains dire, the resilience of the Baloch people continues to shine through. Despite facing immense pressure and violence, activists like Mahrang Baloch remain steadfast in their commitment to their cause, urging their community and the world to stand against the oppression and fight for their rights.

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