Pakistan: people hold protest in nushki over extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and byc detentions - the statesman

The residents of Balochistan’s Nushki carried out a rally in response to a call from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), staging a significant protest against increasing state violence. The

demonstrators marched through the streets, voicing strong opposition to extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and the unlawful detention of BYC leaders. In a post on X, BYC

stated, “On BYC’s call, People Protested Against State Brutality, Extrajudicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances and Unlawful Detention of BYC Leaders. Yesterday, the people of Nushki

answered the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s BYC call. In large numbers, they took to the streets, raising their voices against extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and the unlawful

detention of BYC leadership.” Advertisement https://x.com/BalochYakjehtiC/status/1925428233149042867 Advertisement The protest followed a recent incident on March 16, when Pakistani security

forces reportedly abducted 11 people, including three minors, near SBK University in Nushki. The BYC confirmed the identities of those taken and raised alarm over the incident, viewing it

as part of an ongoing campaign of state repression. This case echoes other human rights violations in the region, including the recent killing of Baloch car racer Tariq Baloch–an act the BYC

denounced as part of a broader “kill and dump” strategy by Pakistani authorities. Nushki’s demonstration was one of many held across Balochistan, with similar protests erupting in cities

such as Quetta, Turbat, and Dalbandin. In each location, citizens expressed outrage over state-backed death squads and the detention of political activists. Protesters, including the

families of the missing, carried signs and chanted slogans calling for accountability and the immediate release of detained BYC leaders. The BYC reiterated that these protests reflect the

people’s demand for justice and an end to systemic abuse. They pledged to continue peaceful demonstrations until their grievances are addressed, showcasing the enduring spirit and

determination of the Baloch community. Calls have also been made to the international community to recognise the worsening situation in Balochistan and to pressure Pakistan to uphold human

rights. The people of Nushki, along with others across the province, remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice and dignity. Advertisement