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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Monday, August 25, 2014
Pakistan provides direct Military Support to Pakistani ISIS Wing Lashkar-e-Khurasan
On August 21st in Dasht, 2 Baloch teenagers were
kidnapped and subjected to acts of torture by a regional Jihadist group known
as Lashkar-e-Khurasan. While detained,
the Jihadists demanded the young teenagers renounce their Zikri faith. Wounded and traumatized, the teenagers were
released later that day. During last
Friday’s prayers Lashkar-e-Khurasan, headed by Mullah Umar*, publicly pledged
allegiance to the “Islamic State” Khalifa Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. The fanatical extremist group went on to
reveal their dark vision.
Lashkar-e-Khurasan swore they would forcibly convert all Zikris, destroy
the Nani Mandir Hindu temple at Hinglaj and slaughter the priests. Afterwards, they ransacked and looted more
than 10 shops in the Kamkafar area of Dasht.
(* Mullah Umar - An Iranian Terrorist known for beheading countless Shia Muslims, not the Taliban Cmdr)
Balochwarna News - Pakistan army wants to promote religious extremism in region and around world: Hyrbyair Marri
Although the international community vehemently condemns ISIS in Syria and Iraq, they continue to cooperate with Islamabad despite Pakistan’s blatant endorsement of ISIS affiliated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Khurasan. While the rest of the civilized world fights savage religious fanaticism, Pakistan has habitually promoted extremist ideologies and harbored terrorist organizations. Groups like Lashkar-e-Khurasan, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Tanzeem-ul-Islami-ul-Furqan, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Al-Qaida, and dozens of others are perpetually operating in and from Pakistan with complete impunity.
Although the international community vehemently condemns ISIS in Syria and Iraq, they continue to cooperate with Islamabad despite Pakistan’s blatant endorsement of ISIS affiliated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Khurasan. While the rest of the civilized world fights savage religious fanaticism, Pakistan has habitually promoted extremist ideologies and harbored terrorist organizations. Groups like Lashkar-e-Khurasan, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Tanzeem-ul-Islami-ul-Furqan, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Al-Qaida, and dozens of others are perpetually operating in and from Pakistan with complete impunity.
Meanwhile in Kech Pakistan’s Sinister Armed Forces commenced
a massive bombardment campaign on Saturday.
Civilian areas in Hoshab were indiscriminately bombarded from Pakistan
Army Gunship Helicopters and Heavy Artillery.
A number of residents were abducted during the attack. Soon after the attacks began, Baloch Freedom
Fighters arrived to defend the besieged town.
Baloch Sarmachar killed at least 7 Pakistan Army Personnel and injured several
more during the battle.
Baloch Republican Party - State brutalities continue: 3 Baloch civilians killed in Sui operation
Balochwarna.com - Three men including two bothers killed in Dera Bugti operation
On August 23rd in the Sui area of Dera Bugti Occupational State Forces rampaged through the rural villages of Khatan, Doda Tibba, Khanu Qilla and RD 238. Three people were killed and countless others including women & children were wounded during intense shelling of the region by State Forces. The victims were identified as Dilshad Bugti, Bakhat Ali Bugti and Mehr Ali Bugti. Occupational Forces conducted door to door searches, looting and burning the homes. Residents were detained and tortured by State Forces. A number of residents were abducted including tribal elder Wadera Arz Mohammad Bugti his sons Khair Jan and Sher Jan.
Balochwarna.com - Three men including two bothers killed in Dera Bugti operation
On August 23rd in the Sui area of Dera Bugti Occupational State Forces rampaged through the rural villages of Khatan, Doda Tibba, Khanu Qilla and RD 238. Three people were killed and countless others including women & children were wounded during intense shelling of the region by State Forces. The victims were identified as Dilshad Bugti, Bakhat Ali Bugti and Mehr Ali Bugti. Occupational Forces conducted door to door searches, looting and burning the homes. Residents were detained and tortured by State Forces. A number of residents were abducted including tribal elder Wadera Arz Mohammad Bugti his sons Khair Jan and Sher Jan.
On August 20th in Dera Bugti, Occupational State
Forces conducted a vicious mass abduction operation. One resident was killed and more than 50
people were abducted in the Lop Sehrani, Sar lop, Roshosh and Lerpati
areas. Elahi Bugti and his two sons
Sajid Bugti and Muneer Bugti were among those abducted by Pakistan State
Agents.
New Kahan, Quetta remains under heavy military
Occupation. Since State Forces began their siege of New
Kahan on August 10th over 100 residents have been abducted. Countless homes have been invaded, looted and
burned to the ground. State Forces have
since extended their Quetta operations to encompass the Hazar Ganji area. Residents in the occupied areas are being
extra-judicially detained interrogated and subjected to acts of torture.
Turbat has also been heavily occupied by state forces since
August 14th. Pakistani Forces
established a 10pm-5am curfew enforced with “shoot on sight” orders. Yesterday gunship helicopters arrived in
Turbat and commenced indiscriminate bombardment of the Tijaban area.
As well as Quetta and Turbat, Occupational State Forces are
currently conducting Massive Military Operations in Asreli, Dera Bugti, &
the Chatter area of Nasirabad. As of latest reports, at least 3 Chattar residents have been abducted.
The remains of an unnamed 35 year old was recovered in
Quetta yesterday, while in Dera Murad Jamali, another unidentified body was
recovered. In Wadh town, Khuzdar, 2
Baloch youth were abducted by State Agents.
On July 12th 1927 a Baloch hero was born in
Barkhan, Balochistan; Shaheed Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. Since his inauguration as Bugti Nawab at the
age of 13 until his death on August 26th 2006; Nawab Akbar Khan
Bugti devoted his life to the advocacy of Baloch civil rights. A dedicated student and a brilliant
intellect, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti became a shining beacon of hope in a world of
darkness. Despite State persecution and
perpetual injustice, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti dared to challenge Pakistan’s inhuman
policies, and laid the framework for a sovereign Balochistan, free from tyranny
and oppression.
When General Pervez Musharraf toppled the Pakistani
government and seized power in 1999, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti left the National Assembly
and began planting the seeds of Baloch independence. After Musharraf’s began a full scale military
assault on Dera Bugti in 2005, resulting in the massacre of 20 innocent Baloch
villagers, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti sacrificed everything in his life to take up
arms in defence of his people. For more
than a year, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his companions led an armed insurgency
against Musharraf’s occupation of Balochistan.
On August 26th 2006, a terrible tragedy
occurred. With Gunship Helicopters, Fighter Jets, Heavy
Artillery and even Chemical Weapons, the Pakistan Army launched a full scale
offensive in the Tatany Mountains. The
passionate hero of Balochistan, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti and his loyal companions
embraced martyrdom that day in Tatany.
The entire Baloch Nation forever remembers this day, and each year commemorates
the occasion with protest strikes and references.
On Sunday August 24th Baloch Republican Party –
Norway Chapter held an event in Oslo to honor #ShaheedNawabAkbarBugti on his 8th
martyrdom anniversary. Baloch Leaders
including Mansoor Baloch, Nawab Mehran Marri, Sardar Mir Bakhtiyar Khan Domki,
journalist Tarek Fateh and a large number of Baloch activists attended the
event. Nawab Brahumdagh Khan Bugti
addressed the gathering via teleconference from Geneva.
The Baloch Republican Party has announced a total strikeacross Balochistan on the 8th Martyrdom anniversary of the
Grandfather of the Baloch Nation Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. Strikes and References will be held on August
26th 2014 throughout the entire Baloch Nation.
Baloch Republican Party Sweden Chapter organized a memorial
reference to commemorate eight martyrdom anniversary of #ShaheedNawabAkbarBugti
in Göteborg. BRP Leader Mansoor Baloch, Murad Baloch president of BRP Sweden,
Mubarak Baloch, Shakeel Baloch and chief of Domki tribe Sardar Mir Bakhtiyar
Khan Domki joined the event. Participants have paid richest tribute to father
of the Nation and vowed to continue Dada-e-Baloch's mission for free and united
Balochistan
BRP UK Zone will be holding a references tribute to honor
Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti on his 8th Martyrdom anniversary on Saturday August
30th from 12:30pm until 4pm BST at the Friends House (Quakers) room,
Elizabeth Fry Suite, 173-177 Euston Road London NW1-2BJ. (Near the Euston rd. tube station) Baloch and Human Rights activists are invited
to attend. – BRP-UK Organizer Mansoor Baloch
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Pakistan Armed Forces Continue Campaign of Mass Abductions in Balochistan
Baloch Republican Party - Military operations in Balochistan continue, houses destroyed, hundreds of civilians abducted in latest offensives
Sagaar.net - Rise in Number of Pakistani Military Operations in Occupied Balochistan
During the past week Pakistan’s Armed Forces engaged in a brutal series of indiscriminate civilian bombardments and mass abduction campaigns throughout Balochistan. Last Thursday State Forces stormed the Nasirabad region abducting over 200 residents, including local doctors, teachers and other professionals. Countless homes were ransacked, looted and burned. Residents were lined up at gunpoint, stripped, bound, blindfolded, and dragged away by Pakistani Soldiers. Among the abductees were Nasir, Shamsher, Mullah Abood, Mohammed Ali, Sir Zareef, Arif Dad, Naveed, Nadeem, Mazaar, Sohail s/o Master Ameen r/o Balicha, Asif s/o Noor Baksh r/o Balicha. Soon thereafter State Forces abducted two young men, Nabil and Nisar, while travelling from Turbat to Pullabad.
Sagaar.net - Rise in Number of Pakistani Military Operations in Occupied Balochistan
During the past week Pakistan’s Armed Forces engaged in a brutal series of indiscriminate civilian bombardments and mass abduction campaigns throughout Balochistan. Last Thursday State Forces stormed the Nasirabad region abducting over 200 residents, including local doctors, teachers and other professionals. Countless homes were ransacked, looted and burned. Residents were lined up at gunpoint, stripped, bound, blindfolded, and dragged away by Pakistani Soldiers. Among the abductees were Nasir, Shamsher, Mullah Abood, Mohammed Ali, Sir Zareef, Arif Dad, Naveed, Nadeem, Mazaar, Sohail s/o Master Ameen r/o Balicha, Asif s/o Noor Baksh r/o Balicha. Soon thereafter State Forces abducted two young men, Nabil and Nisar, while travelling from Turbat to Pullabad.
The Sinister Pakistani Armies continued their week long rampage through the Panjgur, Kharan, Tump and Dera Bugti regions. Villages and towns throughout the affected regions are being bombarded by Gunship Helicopters and Heavy Artillery. A number houses in the area were invaded by State Soldiers, looted and set ablaze. The Inhabitants, including women and children, were detained and subjected to severe acts of torture. A number of civilians in the besieged regions were killed during the attacks. Among the civilian casualties are; Shahdad Baloch, Salim Baloch, Baloch Inzimam s/o Khuda Bux r/o Kharan, and Bibi Rehana Baloch r/o Kharan.
After establishing a significant presence in Nasirabad, Panjgur,
Kharan Tump and Dera Bugti, Pakistan’s Cruel Armed Forces commenced a Savage
operation in New Kahan on Friday. Pakistani
Soldiers mercilessly bombarded the district for 4 consecutive days. During the operation, the inhuman State
Forces systematically invaded, looted and burned local homes. At least 6 residents were abducted including
Horan Marri s/o Balach, and Nadir Khan s/o Ali Gul Marri Baloch. Even the local ‘Jirga Hall’ community center was
ransacked, looted and bulldozed by the Cruel Pakistani Army. By Sunday morning, the Mashkai region also
came under siege. At least a dozen
residents were abducted during a series of early dawn raids conducted by
Occupational State Forces.
BLF Spokesman, Senior Commander Gohram Baloch, has reported that Baloch Freedom Fighters have engaged Pakistan's Occupational Forces in Tump and Panjgur. Baloch Sarmachar overwhelmed the Occupational Forces with rocket fire killing at least a dozen State Soldiers and injuring many more.
According to UBA Spokesman, Commander Mazar Baloch, Baloch Freedom Fighters have destroyed a Pakistani army encampment near Kahan killing as least 6 Occupational State Soldiers.
BRA fighters have also reported engagements with Occupational Forces in the Tump region. According to reports, Baloch Sarmachar attacked an Pakistani Army encampment near Kalang, Tump, killing 3 and wounding 2 other State Soldiers. Several more state soldiers were killed when the occupational forces were ambushed by BRA Freedom Fighters in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti.
In separate incidents; a 6 day old body of a 60 year old man was recovered in Noshki today. Meanwhile in Sui, two unidentified mutilated bodies were discovered on August 10th. On August 7th a Marri youth was abducted from the the Harnai district. On August 4th Azeem s/o
Kahoor and Ahmad Ali s/o Allah Baksh were abducted in Jussak Turbat by Pakistan’s
Intelligence Agents. In Mand the extra-judicially
executed remains of Nusrat Baloch s/o Jala Khan were recovered on August 3rd , Nusrat Baloch was abducted by State Forces only
a few days prior to the discovery of his remains.
BLF Spokesman, Senior Commander Gohram Baloch, has reported that Baloch Freedom Fighters have engaged Pakistan's Occupational Forces in Tump and Panjgur. Baloch Sarmachar overwhelmed the Occupational Forces with rocket fire killing at least a dozen State Soldiers and injuring many more.
According to UBA Spokesman, Commander Mazar Baloch, Baloch Freedom Fighters have destroyed a Pakistani army encampment near Kahan killing as least 6 Occupational State Soldiers.
BRA fighters have also reported engagements with Occupational Forces in the Tump region. According to reports, Baloch Sarmachar attacked an Pakistani Army encampment near Kalang, Tump, killing 3 and wounding 2 other State Soldiers. Several more state soldiers were killed when the occupational forces were ambushed by BRA Freedom Fighters in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti.
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| BRP Panjgur Zone Vice President Hamza Baloch was Assassinated by State Sponsored Death Squads in Panjgur on August 13th 2014 |
BSO-Azad South Korea Zone Organizer Banuk Hafsa Baloch will be holding a campaign to create awareness of the atrocities being perpetrated in Balochistan on August 14th.
On August 11th the Baloch Nation celebrated the day Balochistan was declared a sovereign country after 100 years of colonial rule. Only 9 months later Pakistan forcefully annexed the region and imposed a violent occupation ever since.
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VBMP Vice Chairman Mama Qadeer and Baloch Sisters Celebrate
Baloch Independance Day on August 11th 2014
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| Earlier in the Day Mama Qadeer and Baloch Sisters Conducted Prayers at the gravesite of Nawab Khair Baksh "Baba" Marri |
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| August 10th 2014 - BSO-Azad Jahao Zone held a protest to demand the safe recovery of #SaveBSOAzadLeader Zahid Baloch |
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| On August 2nd 2014 BSO-Azad Kolwah Zone held a demonstration to protest the extrajudicial abduction of #SaveBSOAzadLeader Zahid Baloch |
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| On August 1st 2014 BSO-Azad South Korea chapter held a protest against the severe oppression and serious human rights violations in Balochistan. BSO-Azad South Korea Organizer Banuk Hafsa Nasir Baloch released the following video. |
Hafsa Baloch BSO Azad South Korea Zone from Shawn Forbes on Vimeo.
On Saturday August 2nd Baloch Republican Party UK chapter organized a protest demonstration in front of British PM office in London. A large number of Baloch activists including Baloch leader Sardar Mir Bakhtiyar Khan Domki and the president of BRP UK chapter Mansoor Baloch joined the protest. Mansoor Baloch, while addressing protesters, said that
"they gathered to make aware the international community and human rights organizations about the heinous crimes being committed by Pakistani occupying forces against Baloch people."
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| On August 9th 2014 the Iranian Regime conducted a horrific display of barbarism. The Iranian authorities performed a gruesome mass execution at Zehedan prison. A mother was executed by hanging alongside her 20 year old son, Rasul Baksh, (who has spent 3 years in custody). 3 other prisoners were also hung alongside the young man and his mother. 28 year old Ali, 32 year old Basham Naroye and 35 year old Kamran were among those executed. |
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Pakistan Military Continue Violent Rampage through Kech & Turbat Regions
Afghan Voice - Pakistani Forces welcome Ramazan with human rights violations
Sangar Publications - Pakistani army carried out operation in Shapuk & abduct Baloch civilians
At 5am on June 29th 2014 Occupational State
Forces carried out an atrocious military operation against the Civilian
inhabitants of the Shapuk region of Balochistan. A number of homes in the region were Invaded,
Looted, and set ablaze by State Forces.
Residents were detained and subjected to Acts of Torture, including
Women and Children. At least five women
suffered significant injuries as a result of being tortured by State
Soldiers. During the attacks, State
Forces Abducted 8 people; the abductees have been identified as Nisar Ahmed,
Balach, Master Jawed, Hasan, Master Sudeer, Master Assa, Hassan and newlywed
Wahid Baloch. Wahid had been married for
one day prior to his abduction. It has
been reported that Wahid was released the next day.
Among the homes Destroyed during the Shapuk Operation was
that of Martyred Baloch Singer and Activist Shaheed Kachkol Bahar. Not only did Pakistan’s Sinister Armed Forces
destroy the singer/songwriter’s former home, but they also Desecrated the
Graves of martyred Balochi poet Shaheed Kachkol Bahar and activist Shaheed Akram
Shahzad. This is the 2nd time
this year that State Forces have attacked the families of the martyred
activists in Shapuk. Earlier this year,
on March 5th, the Pakistan Army bombarded civilian homes in Shapuk
causing heavy damage, and abducted dozens of residents.
On July 6th in the Shabiq region of Turbat State Forces set dozens of homes on fire and tortured the residents, including women & children. Seth Nasir Baloch, Master Javed, Hasan Baloch, Master Sadir Baloch and Asa Baloch were all taken into custody without crime or charge during the operation. Similar operations have been reported in Awaran & Panjgur. BHRO representatives issued a statement demanding that "if the detained people had done anything wrong be produced before a court of law."
On July 2nd the Pakistani military backed by gunship helicopters indiscriminately bombarded houses in the Pidrak area of Kech, killing at least five people and wounding several civilians. The deceased have been named as Sameer s/o Naseer kamalan, Haji Kamal s/o Musa, Murad Hasil along with his two sons, Akram and Islam. While eight people Asim s/o Gul Muhammad, Muheem s/o Asim, Sagheer s/o Ameet, Meero s/o Hussain, Imam s/o Hussain, Aalim s/o Hussain, Perviaz s/o Mazar Baloch and Jalal s/o Mazar Baloch were abducted by Pakistani forces during the seige.
Meanwhile in Quetta, 10 people were abducted in the Killi Ismail & Kalat st. areas by Pakistani Security Forces during door to door search operations on June 21st.
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| Martyr Asghar Baloch was assassinated by State Endorsed Death Squads on June 7th 2014 in Tasp, Panjgur |
On June 25th Baloch Republican Party – Switzerland held a demonstration at the United Nations office in Geneva to protest the Pakistan Army’s blatant massacre of civilians in Dera Bugti. BRP Activists were joined by an array of Human Rights Advocates, Baloch Political Activists, and members of Civil Society from across Europe to expose Pakistan’s ongoing state barbarism in Balochistan. Baloch leaders including Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti, Nawab Mehran Marri, Mir Javed Mengal, Mir Bakhtyar Khan Domki, Mir Noordin Mengal, and Hammal Haider Baloch participated in the protest and urged the United Nations as well as the entire International community to acknowledge the gross human rights violations in Balochistan.
Pakistan committing gross HR abuses across Balochistan - Mehran Baloch from GulZameen on Vimeo.
We are One says Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti from GulZameen on Vimeo.
At the Karachi Press club in Sindhudesh, BSO-Azad held a press conference on June 25th to continue demands for the safe release of abducted BSO-Azad leader Zahid Baloch. During the conference Banuk Karima Baloch stated;
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| BSO-Azad Senior Chairperson Banuk Kareema Baloch. |
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| "I can't hug him or touch him directly because I don't know where my father is" |
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| Yesterday Afternoon the Family Members of Abducted BSOAzad Leader Zahid Baloch initiated a protest camp at the Islamabad Press Club. In a press conference Zahid's wife Zar Jan told reporters they would continue their protest until Zahid Baloch is released. |
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| On June 5th BSO-Azad Kolwah Zone held a protest to #SaveBSOAzadLeader Zahid Baloch. |
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| On June 29th in Italy, Members of Civil Society,Baloch Activists and Human Rights Advocates held a seminar to generate localand international awareness of the ongoing crisis in Balochistan. |
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| On June 28th in Tump Hundreds of Protesters marched to demand the safe release of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch. - #SaveBSOAzadLeader |
On June 26th in Awaran BNF began
#TokenHungerStrike camp to show solidarity for #SaveBSOAzadLeader
ZahidBaloch.
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| Day 1651 of #VBMPProtestCamp outside Quetta Press Club for the release of #AbductedBaloch from illegal custody of Pakistan. The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons have been peacefully struggling for the safe release of more than 18000 Baloch activists who are currently being illegally detained by Pakistani forces. We Urge United Nations and United Nations Human Rights to take immediate notice of enforced-disappearances in #Balochistan. |
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Occupational State Forces Conduct Mass Abductions in Balochistan
Last Wednesday Pakistani Forces resumed their ruthless bombardment of rural Baloch villages in the Dera Bugti region. Civilian neighborhoods in the region were decimated by Indiscriminate Shelling from artillery and gunship helicopters. At least 12 residents were abducted by Occupational State Forces, and countless homes were looted & set ablaze.
Early morning on June 16th in Paroom, Panjgur, Pakistani Armed Forces swept through residential areas indiscriminately looting and burning civilian homes. Throughout the day Occupational State Forces invaded civilian homes, looted valuable properties & livestock, and subjected the residents to acts of torture. Afterwards, Paksitani Soldiers set the homes ablaze, reducing several Panjgur homes have been reduced to smoldering ruins. During the attack, State Forces abducted at least 6 residents; Four of the abductees were identified as Salal Idress, Khair Bux, Hazoor Bux, Hamal Yasin, & Aalim Dost Mohammad.
On June 17th in Killi, Quetta, Unidentified Persons
set fire to the Chashma Achuzai government school. The school was reported to have burned to the
ground in the blaze. On Monday, two
people were killed by unidentified gunmen; the first was shot dead in Kalat,
while the second victim was killed in Hub.
On June 15th the bullet
riddled remains of 2 brothers were discovered in the Kech district of Turbat. Locals spotted the bodies in a derelict car
in the Murgap area and alerted authorities who shifted the bodies to the local
morgue where they were identified as Imran & Noor Ahmed s/o Jan
Muhammad r/o Cah Sar, Turbat.
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| On June 14th, Tump resident Rasool Baksh s/o Mansoor was abducted from in Gwadar. |
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BSO-Azad Belgatar Zone held a protest on June 17th against the
enforced disappearance of BSO Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch
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| #SaveBSOAzadLeader #TokenHungerStrike from BSO-Azad Tump Zone for the Safe Recovery of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch |
Baloch Republican Party Switzerland Chapter has announced a protest
at the UN headquarters in Geneva on June 25th, 2014 from 1pm until
2pm CEST. BRP Switzerland is holding the
demonstration to protest the relentless atrocities and severe human rights
abuses committed against the Baloch people by the Pakistani State. Human Rights activists are requested to join
the protest and help create awareness of the dire situation in Balochistan.
WARNING - The Following Content is Extremely Graphic
This shocking footage reveals the remains of Abdullah Dahmardh Baloch as he was presented to his family members. Abdullah Dahmardh Baloch was imprisoned at Kerman Prison in Iran. On June 3rd 2014 it was reported his health had suddenly become critical and he was shifted to the Bahnor Hospital in Kerman. His family members were not informed of his condition or whereabouts. Six days later, other prisoners in Kerman called Abdullah Dahmardh's family to inform them that Abdullah had been taken to the hospital. When the family members arrived at the hospital they were directed to the morgue where they were they recorded the following video.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Pakistan Continues Relentless Bombardment of Dera Bugti Civilians
video c/o BRP Media Cell
On Sunday June 8th Pakistan
Armed Forces indiscriminately bombarded civilian targets in the Geyandari,
Sori, Jataro Rekh and surrounding areas of Dera Bugti with heavy
artillery, fighter jets and at least as many as 16 gunship helicopters. 10 civilian residents were killed during the
attack; among them were 2 Mazari tribesmen, one Bugti tribesman, 3 women and
two children. This most recent attack
was reportedly conducted under the direct supervision of Baloch Traitor and War
Criminal; Occupational State Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Throughout Sui, Occupational State Forces conducted
door to door home invasions, abducting 9 residents; Edo s/o Darman Bugti,
Bangal s/o Darbani Bugti, Marshalah s/o Manu Bugti, Ali Husain s/o Bhamba
Bugti, Saif Rahman s/o Khair Bux, Jaffar s/o Javed Bugti and Allaho s/o Javed
Bugti.
Sunday’s attack is a continuation of a week-long offensive
which has devastated at least 9 towns in the Dera Bugti region. Earlier this week at least 15 people were
killed and more than 20 injured when Occupational State
Forces bombarded villages in the Darangen and Rustam Darbaar areas of Sui,
Dera Bugti. State Forces ruthlessly
assaulted the impoverished villages with gunship helicopters, heavy artillery and
chemical weapons. On Wednesday the Patfeedar,
RD238 and Tangwani areas of Sui, Dera Bugti, were also heavily bombarded by
State Forces. More than a dozen local
inhabitants were abducted, and at least 10 people were seriously injured during
the attack. Yesterday, survivors in
RD238 recovered 2 unidentified bullet riddled bodies. Since June 3rd more than 30
civilian residents of the Dera Bugti region have been killed by State Forces.
Despite their relentless campaign of savage violence, the
Pakistan state continues to engage in blatant human rights abuses with complete
impunity. Occupational State Soldiers
rampage through impoverished villages leaving behind rubble and ruin under the
guise of fighting terrorists. Meanwhile State
Sponsored Death Squads, Mercenaries and Gangs of Fanatics continue to operate
freely. Only Yesterday 30 people were killed when Terrorists attacked busses of Shia pilgrims parked
at a hotel in Taftan, near the Pak-Iran border. While
Pakistan’s Sinister armies are busy ravaging defenceless Baloch villagers, Taliban
militants disguised as security personnel stormed the International Airport in Karachi,
killing 18 people.
The Baloch have historically and openly maintained a commitment
to a secular and nationalist agenda. In
stark contrast to this, Pakistan implements malevolent policies of severe
oppression of minorities, enforced radicalization and persecution of moderate
ideologies. Through these policies
Pakistan has effectively classified an entire ethnicity as terrorists to
justify their sinister campaign of ethnic cleansing. In a recent statement Baloch Republican Party
spokesman Mr. Sher Mohammad Bugti said “Pakistani
forces continue Baloch Genocide in different strategies and intensify military
operations against Baloch civilians in all over Balochistan under the pretext
of action against who they call terrorists.”
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| In Karachi today BHRO Activists held a protest rally condemning the #DeraBugtiOperation by State Security Forces |
On June 6th the tortured remains of BNM activist and local school teacher Shaheed Master Maqbool Baloch was recovered in the Kech district of Turbat. In a statement, a Baloch National Movement spokesperson, said that “Master Maqbool Baloch was linked with the (BNM) organization and he was abducted by state forces between Pirdrak and Chamak area of Balochistan on Thursday”.
Two more bullet riddled bodies were recovered in Kalat on Friday. One of the bodies has been identified as Khaliqdad Sarmastani r/o Karachi, while the other remains unidentified. In Buleda, Kech, two people were gunned down on Friday by unidentified gunmen. The victims of the Buleda shooting have been identified as Local school teacher Akram Ameen and local resident Ghulam Jan. On Wednesday June 4th Pakistan’s security forces invaded the home of vegetable broker Niaz s/o Sowali in Tasp, Panjgur.
On June 7th BNM activists held a demonstration in London, UK, at the Prime Minister’s house to protest Pakistan’s relentless human rights abuses in Balochistan. Participants publicized Pakistan’s brutal kill & dump policies. The BNM protest was joined by BRP-London activists and BRP-London organizer Mansoor Baloch.
After BSO-Azad CC Member Lateef Johar’s heroic 46 day long Hunger
Strike at the Karachi Press Club to protest the enforced disappearance of
BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch, BSO-Azad has finally ended the demonstration at
the behest of all the activists, journalists, supporters, family, friends and
the Asian Human Rights Commission. The AHRC
has promised to raise the issue of the enforced disappearance of Zahid Baloch
and other student & political activists at the United Nations, as well as
continue to raise the issues of enforced disappearances and extra judicial
killings of detainees at international level.
The AHRC has also urged the Pakistan government to find a permanent
solution to the issues of disappearances, abductions and extrajudicial killings
according to international norms. During the final days of his hunger strike, Lateef Johar’s
health had descended to near critical condition. After losing more than 30kg, his glucose
levels descended well below safe levels, and Johar’s vital signs were
fading.
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| Image c/o Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur |
On June 7th Mir
Mohammad Ali Talpur, Shaheed Mir Jalil Reiki's father Mama Qadeer, Shaheed Raza
Jehangir's mother, Shaheed Mehboob Wadhela's Father, with support from Nawab
Khai Baksh Marri, held a Balochi 'Marqa' and 'Mairr' to ask Lateef Johar to
end the Strike. Since ending the hunger stike, Lateef Johar has been admitted
to the local hospital and is recovering.
Throughout this ordeal, and moving forward; the courageous 22 year old
student remains committed to saving the life of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch
and continuing the campaign to raise international awareness of Pakistan’s
brutal practice of enforced disappearances and extra judicial executions of
students, teachers and activists in Balochistan.
On March 18th BSO-Azad Central Chairman Zahid
Baloch was abducted by Pakistan’s Security Forces while attending a meeting in
Quetta, and subsequently imprisoned without crime or charge. Despite detailed multiple eyewitness accounts;
the Pakistani administration vehemently denies any involvement in the disappearance
of Zahid Baloch. BSO-Azad has expressed
serious concern for the safety of their abducted leader.
Thousands of students and activists have been
abducted by Pakistan’s Security Forces in recent years. In the past year alone,
the bullet
riddled & tortured remains of as many as 373 abductees were recovered
in Balochistan. 5 years ago BSO-Azad
Vice Chairman Zakir Majeed was also extra-judicially abducted by State Forces
and has been missing ever since. Zakir’s
sister Banuk Farzana Majeed Baloch participated in the nearly 3000km
#VBMPLongMarch from Quetta to Karachi & then to the UN Office in Islamabad
alongside VBMP Vice-Chairman Mama Qadeer.
The Long March was a historic demonstration in protest of Pakistans
violent campaign of enforced disappearances and extra judicial executions in
Balochistan. In a recent
interview with Banuk Farzana Majeed, she said “Zakir Majeed was the former Chairman of the Baloch Student
Organization-Azad. He had the courage to raise his voice against state
brutalities, enforced disappearances and other human rights violations
committed by Pakistan in Balochistan”
Even in neighboring Iran, Baloch students, and activists face severe
persecution at the hands of the Iranian regime.
In April and May alone, 19 Baloch activists have been executed by
hanging until death in Iran. Iranian
authorities routinely arrest and execute Baloch civilians on
fabricated charges or often without any charge at all.
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| Image c/o Samir Baloch |
Our hopes and prayers are with Nawab Khair Bucksh Marri and we all wish him a swift recovery.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Despite Peaceful Protests Pakistan's Army Continues Relentless Rampage in Balochistan
For 45 Days Baloch Student Organization Azad Central
Committee member Lateef Johar has been on a #HungerStrikeTillDeath to
#SaveBSOAzadLeader Zahid Baloch.
BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch was abducted on March 18th
2014 by Pakistan’s security forces after a BSO-Azad Central Committee meeting
in Quetta. Since Lateef Johar began his
hunger strike at the Karachi Press Club, he has lost more than 30kg and his
glucose levels have dropped dangerously low.
Attending doctors have expressed deep concerns that Johar’s condition is
rapidly deteriorating. Activists, Political
figures, Journalists, Friends, Family, and people from all walks of life around
the world continue to show their support for Lateef Johar.
We all appeal to Lateef to end his hunger strike so that his
courage and determination will continue to aid in the struggle to save BSO-Azad
leader Zahid Baloch. Lateef is a
beacon of light in these dark times, guiding humanity, on a global scale, to
seek out knowledge and take action to create awareness of the severe human
rights abuses being committed in Balochistan by Pakistan’s Armed Forces,
Intelligence Agencies and their Mercenaries.
On June 1st activists from Hyderabad held a
#24HourHungerStrike demonstration at the Karachi press club in solidarity with
Latif Johar and to demand the safe release of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid
Baloch. Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur along
with Ustad Talpur Sahab, Mir Sher Muhammad Talpur Waja, Zarina Baloch, Advocate Hussain Hussain Bakhsh Thebo, Punhal
Sario, Bakhshal Thalho, Ali Nawaz Behrman, Dr. Masood Jamal, Punhal Jamali, Inayat Khaskheli and
countless other participants from Hyderabad and across the nation joined Lateef
Johar in his hunger strike for 24 hours and signed the petition for the safe
release of Zahid Baloch. Asghar Lahari and his Family also joined the #24HourHungerStrike, Asghar's son Rohail Laghari has been missing since March 8th 2014.
On June 2nd BSO-Azad activists and participants
staged a rally from Karachi art gallery to the press club to show their support
for Lateef Johar and sign the petition for the safe release of Chairman Zahid
Baloch. BSO-Azad demonstrators and rally
participants protested the cruel silence of the UNO, World Human Rights
Organizations, and International Media about the enforced abduction of Zahid
Baloch.
While visiting Lateef Johar, Voice for Baloch Missing
Persons Vice Chairman Mama Qadeer joined the BSO-Azad protest and signed the BSO-Azad petition.
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| #SaveBSOAzadLeader #BringBackOurSons Mama Qadeer and Banuk Horaan the two Inspiring Icons of #BalochStruggle for #Freedom poring over #BSOAzad journal. image c/o @mmatalpur |
Banuk Horaan Baloch also visited Lateef Johar today to show her solidarity with Johar and support for the campaign to recover BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch. During her visit, Banuk Horaan issued a statement exposing Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s involvement in serious crimes committed by his personal death squad the “Bugti Aman Force”.
Earlier today the Pakistan Frontier Corps and Sindh Rangers carried out a massive joint operation in the Dera Bugti regions of Balochistan. Occupational State Forces burned down more than 50 homes and injured 10 civilians while heavily bombarding rural villages in Patfeedar, RD238, and Tangwani districts. During the attack State Forces invaded, looted and destroyed the houses of innocent civilians, and subjected the residents to violent abuse. Injured victims were refused access to medical care and dozens of local citizens have been reported as abducted.
Soon after Occupational State Forces bombarded the innocent Dera Bugti residents, Baloch Freedom Fighters arrived in Tangwani district to rescue the besieged villages. The Brave Baloch Sarmachar unleashed a firestorm of over 20 missiles upon the Sinister State Forces. At least 25 Pakistani soldiers were killed and countless wounded during the battle of Tangwani. One Baloch Sarmachar, Qurban Bugti, embraced martyrdom during the clashes.
Soon after Occupational State Forces bombarded the innocent Dera Bugti residents, Baloch Freedom Fighters arrived in Tangwani district to rescue the besieged villages. The Brave Baloch Sarmachar unleashed a firestorm of over 20 missiles upon the Sinister State Forces. At least 25 Pakistani soldiers were killed and countless wounded during the battle of Tangwani. One Baloch Sarmachar, Qurban Bugti, embraced martyrdom during the clashes.
In a statement about the attack Baloch Republican Party’s central spokesman Mr. Sher Mohammad Bugti said “Pakistani forces had always been denying military offensives on one hand but on the other they had been massacring innocent lives in many areas of Balochistan.” Mr. Bugti urged the international community and human rights groups to "take note of human rights abuses and war crimes being committed by the state forces to deter the demands of Baloch people for their rights of freedom and sovereignty."
In the Hoshab district of Turbat, Local Levies recovered a bullet riddled body today. Authorities brought the disfigured remains were brought to the district headquarters hospital. The deceased was identified as a local Hoshab shopkeeper named Nawaz.
On May 29th the bullet riddled remains of Dur Mohammad s/o Jeyand Bugti were recovered in the Kotri region of Jamshoro district, Sindh. Dur Mohammad was abducted along with several other family members on April 17th in Nawabshah, Sindh. All of the abductees are relatives of exiled BRP activists Mr. Sher Baz Bugti & Raiz Gul Bugti. In a statement to BRP Media Cell, Sher Baz Bugti said “We are committed to our cause.” and “State’s tactic of killing family members would not deter us from the struggle for the freedom of our motherland. We will continue the struggle for a free and sovereign Balochistan.”
On May 28th several unidentified bodies were discovered riddled with bullets and dumped in Besima, Panjgur and Muslim Bagh, Balochistan. On May 24th in Killi Bro, Quetta, unidentified gunmen killed Nisar Ahmed.
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| Image c/o @SaamZad |
In Iranian Occupied Balochistan, 3 Baloch prisoners were executed in Sarawan on May 28th. The executed prisoners were identified as 45 year old DostMohd Doshambah Zahi, 37 year old Kolyan Yar Ahmedzahi and 33 year old Islam Naroui.
A few days earlier on May 25th, Iranian Intelligence agencies abducted Abdul Ghani Waheed from Tablan Bahksh region of Zarabad.
VBMP representatives in Quetta held a press conference to
describe how Pakistan’s courts have delayed the cases of missing persons
without reason causing anxiety among the family members of the missing
persons. In a statement by VBMP Chairman
Nasarullah Baloch “There have been as
many as 373 mutilated dead bodies of missing persons recovered during one year
of rule of the incumbent government.” He further said “the appearance of the case of the missing persons could not be held on
6th of May this year for unknown reasons at Supreme Court and now after lapse
of 2 weeks no hearing of the missing persons is held in the apex court which is
causing anxiety among the family members of the missing person.” Chairman Nasarullah Baloch also voiced his
support for Lateef Johar stating “Latif
Johar has been on hunger strike since last 41 days and insists to continue it
till death for the release of Zahid Baloch. His life is under severe threat. Under such grave circumstances, the security
forces wanted to give a protective shield to the unconstitutional, inhuman and
heartrending acts.“
On June 1st BHRC Canada and Baloch Community
Organization Ontario held a 2 day token hunger strike for the safe recovery of
Zahid Baloch. During the protest the
head of BHRC Canada Dr Zafar Baloch strongly condemned the illegal arrest of
BSO Chairman. He said “The Pakistani security forces have abducted
thousands of baloch Political activists so far. And they have killed
approximately 900 since they started a brutal "kill and dump"
campaign in 2010.”
Dr. Zafar Baloch
further stated “The world must take
notice of such heinous crimes being committed by Pakistan forces on urgent
basis because the lives of other missing person are in grave danger.” Both parties also issued a joint statement
demanding the immediate release of Zahid Baloch and urged the Pakistani establishment
to lift the unjust and controversial ban on BSO and humbly requested Latif
Johar and BSO leadership to call off the hunger strike till death considering his
extremely deteriorating health condition.
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| Activists in Seattle, Washington, USA, protested the illegal abduction of Zahid Baloch on April 2nd |
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| BSO Azad held a protest rally in Awaran district on May 31st to show solidarity with Lateef Johar and demand the release of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch. |
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| BSO-Azad activists in Kolwah held a protest on May 27th to show solidarity with Lateef Johar and demand the release of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch. |
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| On May 29 JSSF - Jeay Sindh Students Federation (Markaz) protested against illegal abduction of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch in Hyderabad |
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| Student Activists in Malaysia held a demonstration on May 26th to show solidarity with Lateef Johar and demand the release of BSO-Azad Chairman Zahid Baloch. |
BRP Germany held a protest in Frankfurt City on May 31st
to create awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan. Party members, German Human Rights Activists,
and NGOs participated in the rally.
Activists distributed educational materials about Balochistan and the
struggle for independence.
On May 27th
the Balochistan Chief Minister Dr. Malik visited Lateef Johar to promise his
administration would ensure the registration of an FIR for the recovery of abducted
BSO-Azad leader Zahid Baloch and humbly request Lateef Johar end his hunger
strike. In a response to CM Malik’s
statement, Johar said “We were given
assurances in the past as well. We’ll
end our strike the day an official from the intelligence agency admits they
have our chairman in custody and release him.”
Banuk Karima Baloch demanded the minister accept that Zahid Baloch was abducted by the ISI. The Chief Minister expressed a frustration with his own lack of authority and influence over the conduct of military forces in the province. Dr. Malik also signed the petition for the safe release of Zahid Baloch during his visit.
No talks with Pakistan until withdrawal of forces – Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti
In a recent interview with a Pakistan news channel the President of Baloch Republican Party Brahumdagh Bugti denied claims that the Pakistan government was conducting negotiations with Baloch freedom movement leaders. In a statement BRP President Brahumdagh Bugti said “Like the previous governments, the current government makes false claims of negotiations, these are tactics of fooling people.” He further stated “civilian government are helpless regarding Balochistan issue and Pakistan army & its intelligence agencies are in control of Balochistan matters.”
In a recent interview with a Pakistan news channel the President of Baloch Republican Party Brahumdagh Bugti denied claims that the Pakistan government was conducting negotiations with Baloch freedom movement leaders. In a statement BRP President Brahumdagh Bugti said “Like the previous governments, the current government makes false claims of negotiations, these are tactics of fooling people.” He further stated “civilian government are helpless regarding Balochistan issue and Pakistan army & its intelligence agencies are in control of Balochistan matters.”
BRP Korean Chapter President Waja Nasir was recently
interviewed by local Korean news. Waja
Nasir discussed the difficulties faced by Baloch refugees. Refugees fleeing occupied Balochistan have to
overcome the vast language barriers, legal obstacles, and excessive delays in
court proceedings. Waja Nasir went on to
describe the deplorable conditions in Balochistan and the Occupational State’s
relentless campaign of enforced abductions and extrajudicial killings. In a statement Waja Nasir said “In All of Balochistan one or two members of
every family has been killed or abducted.
Since 2004 more than 18,000 missing people have been reported.” Waja Nasir’s own son was killed last year in Pakistan. When asked what the people of Balochistan
want, Waja Nasir told the reporter “We
would like independence from Pakistan and Iran.
Claim our basic human rights to not be kidnapped, tortured and
killed. We should be able to enjoy our
lands and its resources. We should be
able to educate our children in universities.”
The following is a true story about the recent enforced
abduction and extrajudicial execution of Zubair Ahmed Baloch from his home in
Lyari, Karachi. This firsthand account
of Zubair’s abduction was written by an anonymous eyewitness to the incident.
28th May 9:30 am: Zubair Ahmed Baloch was sleeping while the
gate was wide open. His brother had gone to shower in the neighbor's, not
alarmed of the horror he shall have to face in the next few minutes.
They broke into the house armed with the notion of abducting
him. He who was in a deep slumber, little did he know that after a while, he
would be asleep forever. When his brother finally got out of the shower, he was
informed of the ungodly incident. He was overwhelmed with mixed feelings. He
knew that his brother was innocent but he was also aware of the profanity of
the rangers.
This news spread rapidly like a fire. His family and friends
ushered in, pleading for a last look of their son. His aunt pleaded for his
life, pleaded for their acknowledgement of his innocence. She was welcomed by
the disrespectful attitude of the rangers with the fake promise of his safe
return.
28th May 10:00 am: His body was thrown at Jadgal Chowk.
Blood was still oozing out of his body, forming a blanket of blood around him.
He just laid there dead yet nobody cared to take him to the hospital, fearing
their own lives. Cries echoed in the air when he was taken to his family.
He was taken so young. The calmness, the innocence his face
depicted provided the testimony of his innocence. No police came, no FIR was
filed. Rangers were above the law, nobody could find it sufficient in
themselves to raise even a cry of justice as the authorities were bound to rule
against them. This was their trial of being destitute.
Even the media failed to sketch the true picture of the
story. Newspapers were filled in with the story of him being killed in a gang
war. He was sketched as a culprit while his murderers escaped justice. This is
basically the story of every other day in Lyari, Karachi. The real terrorists
stay on the loose while the innocent keep getting killed.
I do not ask much from you but only to play a part in
seeking justice for him, Zubair Ahmed Baloch, and all the others who are killed
mercilessly every single day in Lyari. I ask of you to raise awareness of this
alarming situation in Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan so that no other son is
snatched mercilessly from his mother. For you to know the real side of the
story. I would highly appreciate it if you aid me in raising my voice for the
justice for Zubair Ahmed Baloch.
Activists are using hashtag #Justice4ZubairBaloch to create awareness of the extrajudicial abduction and execution Zubair Baloch.
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