Friday, January 10, 2014

Pakistan Security Forces Torture and Murder 8 Year Old in Balochistan


Balochwarna News - Bullet-ridden body of school boy found in Turbat, 5 abducted in Dera Bugti
Sangar Publications - Missing 8 yrs old Child Chakar Baloch dead body found from kech today
Baloch Youth Wing - Martyr Chakar Baloch

On Friday January 10th 2014 The Tortured and Bullet Riddled Remains of 8 year old student Chakar Baloch s/o Khoda Dost were recovered in Turbat.  Eye witnesses reported Chakar was Abducted by Pakistani Security Forces only 3 days ago in the local fish market.  Chakar’s family were originally residents of a rural village near Panjgur, which was destroyed during an attack by the Pakistani Army.  After the bombing of Parom Village, they moved to Chitkan, Panjgur, but were forced to leave for Turbat due to the ongoing attacks by Pakistani Armed Forces in region.




On January 9th the Pakistani Military Stormed the Loap, Chabdar & Sehrani regions of Dera Bugti.  During the attack, Pakistani Forces abducted Ali Hussain s/o Piri Bugti, Mir Nawaz s/o Sachu Bugti, Khuda Bux s/o Mohammad Khan Bugti, Balochan s/o Allahdad Bugti and Jalalhan s/o Jamalhan Bugti.


In Turbat, Pakistani Security Forces Targeted Baloch Students.  Security Forces invaded the Atta Shad Degree College Hostel on Thursday.  The residing students and a lecturer were tortured and beaten by the Pakistani Agents as they looted everything of value.  One of the students was abducted during the attack.  Also on Thursday, In Naseerabad, Turbat, Amjab was abducted by unidentified gunmen.

Two Bodies were recovered in Quetta on January 8th.  One was located near the Bypass, and the other was found decomposing in Satellite Town.  Two days earlier, on Monday, another body was recovered in Satellite Town. 

Tuesday January 7th Pakistani Forces conducted abduction operations in Turbat.  Malik s/o Ghulam Shah, Sir Rasool Jan and Rasool Baksh were abducted from the Singanisar district.  8 year old Chakar Baloch was also abducted from the fish market in Turbat on Tuesday. 
Tuesday in Mashkel, 2 people were injured when unidentified Target Killers opened fire on their vehicle.   Wednesday, in Mand, it was reported that a team of Pakistani Agents had severely beaten and abducted a resident.


The #VBMPLongMarch has now been on the road for 30 days since leaving Karachi on the 2nd phase of their long march to Islamabad in protest of the ongoing campaign of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan.  While in Larkana, Banok Farzana Majeed delivered a speech at Jinnah Park Chowk.  Despite threats by PPP thugs who promised the Long March would end in Larkana, the #VBMPLongMarch passed through Larkana on Wednesday without incident. 

Mr. Qadeer and the Long March Protestors declined the hospitality of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.  In an article published by ViewPoint online, Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur stated they have not compromised on principles and they boldly refused to be guests of Bilawal who offered them a place in Larkana and they also refused the PPP’s offer for lunch because they have not forgotten how Baloch suffered during PPP’s rule in 1973-77 and the PPP’s tenure from 2008-2013`.


The Canadian based International Voice for Baloch Missing Persons and Baloch Human Rights Council Canada has resolved to start an awareness campaign to seek Canadian public support for the historic Voice for Baloch Missing Persons Long March.  A demonstration will be held in Vancouver at the Simon Fraser University on January 17th 2014 from 12:00am to 3:00pm.

On January 23rd in London the #BSOAzad will conduct a protest outside the National Union of Journalists headquarters.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Pakistan State Policy Emboldens Terrorists in Balochistan

New Years Day in Balochistan, the discovery of a Dead Body in Panjgur sets a Grim tone for 2014.


January 1st 2014, Terrorists attacked a busload of Shia passengers returning to Quetta from a Pilgrimage in Iran.  While driving through Akhtarabad, an Explosive laden car was rammed into the bus Killing 3 and Wounding 31 others.  According to reports 6 Police escorts were wounded while providing security for the Shia pilgrims.  After the Explosion several Gunshots were reportedly fired at the survivors.  During 2013 at least 325 Shia Muslims were Killed and another 700 Wounded by Attacks on the Hazara community. 


Although Extremist groups such as JUI & LEJ have publicly claimed responsibility for many of the Attacks on Shia minorities, nobody has been arrested, charged, or prosecuted for Terrorist Attacks on minorities.  Meanwhile thousands of Secular Baloch Activists have been extra-judicially Abducted and Persecuted by Pakistani Security Forces.  Pakistan demonstrates complete inaction towards Religious Extremists while taking drastic measures to Victimize secular activists.  Pakistan’s policy of Intolerance and Bigotry blatantly endorses Religious Extremism and encourages Terrorism.


Thursday, January 2nd, Panjgur Police Officers Baloch Khan & Man Hammal Baloch were attacked by Pakistani Frontier Corps.  Police Sub-Inspector Man Hammal Baloch was killed, and Officer Baloch Khan was wounded during the shootout.  One FC Soldier was also killed during the incident.  Panjgur workers staged a 2 day strike in protest of the Military Aggression in the region.
In the Kanak district of Mastung, Target Killers murdered Sikander Samulani.  In Satellite Town, Quetta, Ali Dad was wounded during an Attack by unidentified Gunmen.   
On January 2nd in Khuzdar, Political Activist Mr. Qudoos Baloch was Assassinated by Pakistani State Sponsored Militant group “Mussalah Diffa”
Two Hindu Businessmen were also targeted in Khuzdar on Thursday.  Both men were injured when Pakistani State Agents opened fire on them. 
Friday January 3rd Pakistani Armed Forces resumed operations in Naseerabad, Balochistan.  Fateh Khan Bugti s/o Dali Jan Bugti, and Mahmeed Bugti w/o Karman Bugti were Killed by Pakistani Forces during the attack.

The remains of Suhraab were recovered on Friday in Khuzdar.   Luqman s/o Imdad Baloch was abducted from his home in Absor, Turbat, and in Mach an unidentified civilian was Abducted by Pakistani State Agents.


On January 4th In Asreli, Sui, the Pakistani Military Forces engaged in Loot and Burn operations. Several homes in the region were destroyed during attacks including the home of Laloo Khan Bugti.
Saturday the Bodies of two Kohlu residents were found in Quetta, and three more unidentified bodies were recovered in Zhob, Balochistan.
Sunday January 5th, in Tump, Muslim Baloch s/o Shabir Baloch was extra-judicially abducted by Pakistani Security Forces.  In Faqir Colony, Gwadar, Pakistani Agents Abducted Azam resident; Dasht Kambel s/o Meeran Baksh.  Mat, Sui, shopkeeper Mr. Ali Hassn Baloch was Abducted by Pakistani Security Forces during an operation in the Dera Bugti district on Saturday.  According to witness reports, Mr. Ali Hassan Baloch was publicly Tortured by Security Forces in the Main Bazaar during the Abduction.
The Pakistan Military Forces carried out aerial bombardment of the Peer Koh region of Dera Bugti. At least 1 man and 2 women were killed during the attacks.



Balochistan Point - The Human Rights situation in Balochistan is terrible beyond the imagination

On Saturday BRP-Sweden members and activists held a demonstration at Brusan Park, Gothenburg Sweden.  For 3 hours, activists protested Pakistan’s policy of enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings.  Leaders and activists of BRP & BRSO Sweden held a conference during the demonstration to urge the Swedish government & International community to take immediate action to stop the Baloch Genocide.


The #VBMPLongMarch has now passed through Halani, Sindh, covering over 600km since beginning the 2nd phase of the VBMP Long March in Karachi.  Including the 730km from Quetta to Karachi, Mr. Mama Qadeer has now led the #VBMPLongMarch over 1330km. 
Recently due to Pressure from PPP & PML-N, the Sindh government has discontinued providing security for the #VBMPLongMarch protestors.  Although the citizens and National Political parties of Sindh have shown great support for the #VBMPLongMarch protestors, Mr. Qadeer continues to receive threatening phone calls and text messages from Pakistani Intelligence Agencies and Punjab government authorities.  Despite the withdrawl of security, Mama Qadeer & the #VBMPLongMarch protestors remain vigilant and determined. 

Mr. Qadeer has and always will have a type of security that nobody can take away and that is the security of global awareness.  Through our eyes and words the entire world is watching.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of social media activists, journalists, and international activists, the #VBMPLongMarch is protected by the very light they shine upon the darkest corner of the world.


Yesterday Tarek Fatah interviewed Baloch Activist Dr. Allah Nizar on his Talk Radio 1010 radio show & podcast.  During the interview Dr. Nizar confirmed the Chinese agenda and presence in Balochistan.  Dr. Nizar went on to state that, contrary to allegations by Pakistani media, the Baloch Independance Movement are not “terrorists” and always act in accordance with international laws.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Rampant Abductions ends the 2013 Year in Balochistan.


As 2013 came to a close, the final reports compiled by Baloch Youth Wing for the year indicate 660 Abductions, 417 Extrajudicial Killings, and 101 Military Operations in Balochistan.


The #VBMPLongMarch strengthened their resolve and continued their march beyond Hyderabad, where they held a press conference and seminar.  Mr. Qadeer and the #VBMPLongMarch protestors have since reached Naushahro Feroze from Moro city of Sindh on Thursday January 2nd.

A strike call by BNM, and BSO-Azad echoed throughout Balochistan on Friday December 20th 2013.  Workers in Turbat, Panjgur, Mand, Khuzdar, Dera Bugti, Gwader, Passani, Naseerabad, Jafferabad, and many other towns held strikes in protest of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.


December 21st in Kalat, the Tortured Bodies of 2 Teenage Girls were found dumped in the Garap area of Iskalkoo Kalat.  According to investigators, the 16 and 19 year old girls were Strangled to death.

HRCP - HRCP slams assassination of activist in Panjgur

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has issued statements condemning the targeted killing of activist Ahmed Jan Baloch in Panjgur on December 23rd.  According to reports, unidentified gunmen on motorcycles shot & injured Ahmed who later succumbed to his injuries in a Karachi hospital.
December 23rd in Dera Bugti, 2 brothers were Abducted by unidentified Gunmen.  In Turbat, 3 people were reportedly shot dead by unidentified Gunmen.    The next day local Turbat businessman Washdil Faqeer was also Abducted but unidentified Gunmen.  On December 24th Abdul Ghani Dashti, Salhe Rahemat, Haleem Dashti, Sana Taj, and Haleem Baloch were Abducted from various regions in Balochistan.  Ali Jan was killed on Tuesday December 24th when Iranian Forces opened fire on his vehicle while travelling from Sarawan to Panjgur.

Wednesday December 25th Gunmen opened fire in Panjgur, Balochistan.  One person was killed and two others wounded during the Shooting Spree.  On Thursday Target Killers murdered Noor-Ul-Allah in Satellite Town, Quetta, Meer Gul in Bagh, Balochistan and another unidentified victim was murdered in Panjgur.

In Lyari, Karachi, 6 executed bodies were discovered on December 27th.  The Victims were identified as Gulzar, Dilawar, Shahzad, Sajid, Rizwan, and Amir, all residents of Pak Colony.  Authorities’ report the victims were found with limbs Bound and showed signs of Torture.  Friday, in Kharan Balochistan, unidentified Gunmen Abducted Barkat.


Friday December 27th Hindu businessmen were targeted in Balochistan.  In Quetta, Parkash Kumar was Abducted by unidentified Gunmen.  Ramesh lost thousands of rupees on Friday to Looters in Khuzdar.
Iranian Forces Fired on Civilians in Balochistan again on Saturday December 28th.  Sher Jan Baloch was killed in the Attack and Zareef Baloch was wounded.


December 29th 2013 Pakistani Forces invaded the Panjgur home of BNM Chairman Waja Kalil Baloch.  During the Unwarranted Attack on Mr. Kalil’s home his younger brother Saif Baloch and his cousin Shakeel Baloch were Abducted by State Agents.  BNM Sources report that during the seige Women and Children were Tortured by the Pakistani Security Forces, who also looted valuable property and cash.



Monday December 30th In Sui, Dera Bugti, Pakistani Agents abducted Ali Hussain Bugti from the Tehseel Bazaar.  In Khuzdar Pakistani Death Squads opened fire on a passenger bus.  One Woman was killed and another wounded during the attack.  The next day, December 31st, the local BNP-M leader  Rais Abdul Quddus Gazgi was Murdered by Target Killers at old Karachi road, Khuzdar.  In Mashkel, Allah Baksh was Abducted by unidentified Gunmen on Tuesday.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Pakistani Forces Storm Bugti Villages and Refugee Camps




Mama Qadeer, #VBMPLongMarch , led a procession of demonstrators over 800 km passing through Thatta yesterday and into Sajawal today.  8 Days ago, after the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons rally & seminar in Karachi, the #VBMPLongMarch resumed their journey to Islamabad to protest the ongoing abductions and extra-judicial killings in Balochistan.
During the past few days Qadeer Baloch, vice chairman of VBMP, reported receiving threats from blocked phone numbers.  He was told his “family and relatives could be in danger if he doesn't quit the long march”.  Qadeer has resolved that “The march will continue at all costs”.
In light of recent instances of unauthorized collections of donations, Mr. Qadeer Baloch stated that the VBMP is NOT collecting donations, and has requested that no one give donations to any charity or individual claiming to collect donations on behalf of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons.

Friday December 13th, Pakistani Agents in Mal Mandi, Barkhan, Abducted 2 Baloch residents.  In the Lasbela Disctrict of Sindh, the Bullet Riddled and badly decomposed remains of Mohammad Afzal Baloch, a resident of Panjugur, Balochistan, was recovered on December 13th.  Mohammad Afzal Baloch was Abducted by Pakistani Security Forces from Panjgur several months ago.  Also on Friday, the body of Panjgur resident Mohmmad Afzal Baloch was found dead in the the Bela district.  On Saturday in Loralai Target Killers shot and killed an unidentified resident.  In Gaddani, Balochistan, on the 14th, the body of Bahadar Khan s/o Baksh, washed up on the Sonmiani Bay shore.
Pakistan again Intensified their Violent Military Campaign throughout the Dera Bugti regions.  This time Targeting Families in the rural Mat area of Sui, Balochistan.  Baloch Republican Party Media sources from Dera Bugti reported that on December 14th 2013, Six Baloch Youth were Abducted by Pakistani Forces.  Three of the abductees have been identified as Danga s/o Shehaan, Saho s/o Meeral Bugti, Shah Dost s/o Keheman Bugti .  The abductees were shot by Pakistani Armed Forces then taken to an undisclosed location.  The same family was previously attacked by Pakistan’s Armed Forces in June of this year, when eight members of the Bugti family were killed during an attack on a funeral in Mat, Sui.

Baloch Youth Wing - Escalation in Balochistan Genocide by Occupier State of Pakistan
BNCHR - Two Baloch refugees killed in Spin Boldak by ISI goons
Balochwarna News - Suspected Pakistani agents target killed two Baloch refugees in Afghanistan

The next day on December 15th, a Bugti Refugee Camp in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, was Attacked by Pakistani ISI Agents.  This time two Baloch Refugees; Nehal Khan s/o Dur Khan Baloch and Mr. Zar Khan s/o Gulzar Baloch, were killed during the assault.  The Spin Boldak refugee camp has faced attacks on 3 previous occasions.

The Spin Boldak home of BRP Dera Bugti president Riaz Gul Bugti was attacked in 2009 when an explosive laden cart was delivered to his home by a confessed ISI agent.  Again in 2011, a suicide bomber killed Dur Khan Bugti and a young child.  When the suicide bombers accomplice was apprehended he confessed to operating under ISI direction.  Most recently, in July of this year, Riaz Gul Bugti’s mother and 10 year old daughter were wounded when hand grenades were tossed through his window.

BNCHR - 2 abducted from Panjgur, 1 killed and dumped in Rakhni

December 17th two people were murdered by Target Killers in Khulo, Balochistan.  The next day the Tortured remains of Janan s/o Nehal Khan were recovered in Chapar Rakni district of Kohlu.  Janan was Abducted by Pakistani ISI Agents last Tuesday, December 10th.  In the Chitkan district of Panjgur, Agha Sajid and Agha Sajjad were abducted.  Sajid and Sajjad were the younger brothers of previously abducted Agha Abid Shah who was Abducted, Tortured, and found dumped in July of 2012.  December 18th in Karachi, Sindh, an unidentified mutilated body was recovered.  The next day another unidentifiable body was found in Satellite Town, Quetta.

Balochistan Point - Quetta blast kills 1, injures 24
Samaa tv - One killed, 25 injured in Quetta blast
Dawn.com - Quetta blast leaves one dead, 22 injured

Thursday December 19th a Bomb Blast injured 24 (including 8 young children) and killed 1 at Mitha Chowk, Pashtunabad, Quetta.  8 of those injured were Young Children.  Authorities report more than 2 kilograms were used in the explosives.

BNM, and BSO-Azaad have called for a province wide strike in Balochistan on December 20th to demand an end the rampant Abductions, Extra-Judicial Killings, and outright Military offensive conducted by the Pakistani State in the province.  This call for a workers strike is supported and promoted by the Baloch Youth Wing.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Pakistani Armed Forces Massacre Residents of Nasirabad Balochistan


BNCHR - 3 more mutilated dead bodies found in Pirkoh-Dera Bugti
The Balochistan Point - BHRO Commemorates International Day of Human Rights
The Examiner - Baloch youth abducted by Pakistan state after human rights day
Sagaar.net - Pakistan army barbarity on 'Int'l Day of Human Rights' killing and dumping Baloch

December 10th 2013 the United Nations celebrated “International Human Rights Day”.  While the UN held a conference to discuss human rights with sports celebrities, the people of Balochistan mourned the Targeted Killings of six Baloch residents.  Three Bullet Riddled bodies were found dumped in Pirkoh, Dera Bugti.  They have been identified as Bahiyan Bugti, Sefal Bugti & Razzu Bugti.  In Besima, the remains of Noor Mohmmad were recovered.   An unidentified person was shot and Killed by Iranian Forces near the Balochistan/Iran border.  And a resident of Kuchlak, Balochistan, was also Found Dead on Tuesday.  The very next day State Agents Abducted Student and human rights activist Abdul Qayyum Baloch s/o Nazar Mohammed Baloch from his residence in Gwadr Port.

Balochwarna News - Pakistan is violating the Vienna Convention
The Frontier Post - 18,000 people of Balochistan are missing

Activists and Demonstrators from the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons held a seminar at the Karachi Press Club.  Several activists spoke at the seminar including Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur.




Although engaged in Violent Campaigns of Ethnic Cleansing, Pakistan holds significant status in the United Nations.  In stark contrast to every ideal promoted by the United Nations, Pakistan maintains and enforces strict policies of intolerance and oppression.

Balochwarna News - Killings and abductions as Pakistani military continues offensive
The Balochistan Point - 11 members of a Bugti family killed in Naseerabad.
BNCHR - Military Massacare in RD-238 11 members of a family have been killed
Sagaar.net - The ruthless operations of the Pakistani occupying forces are intensified in Balochistan

On December 2nd 2013 Pakistani Armed Forces began a Full-Scale week-long Military Offensive in the Nasirabad region.  Armored Vehicles, Mortars, RPGs and Gunship Helicopters were deployed against Civilian Targets in the Bati & RD-238 districts.  Pakistani Armed Forces Massacred the local Bugti citizens, plundered their valuables, and Set Fire to the village.  At least 11 Bugti Villagers were Killed during the ruthless onslaught.  Several of the victims have been identified as Khushal Bugti, Haji Riazat Bugti, Kosa Bugti, Masso Bugti, as well as 2 of Mr. Ali Dost Baloch’s sons and his grandson.  Regional sources also report many Villagers were Wounded in the Attacks, including a large number of Women and Cchildren.  Nohwat S/o Qasim Shalwani Bugti, Gulabi Bugti, Ustashi Mali Bugti, and dozens of other villagers were Abducted by Pakistani Forces during the ongoing Attacks.   Pakistani Forces continue to blatantly Siege the Nasirabad villages with utter disregard for International Law. 

BNCHR - Military continues kill and dump policy in Balochistan

Several Days after the attacks in Naseerabad, the bodies of abductees Alam Din Baloch s/o Malha Baloch , Sawan s/o Malha Baloch , and Muhammad Azam s/o Mauzh Ali Baloch were recovered in the Khaten area of Dera Bugti.

Friday December 6th, Pakistani Death Squads conducted Tactical Home Invasions in Turbat.  Several residents were Abducted by the Pakistani Agents during the Raids.  Among the Abductees was teen-aged Student Altaf Rahemat.  Throughout the week, Pakistani Security Forces conducted door to door searches in Turbat.  During these searches residents of the homes, including the Women and Children, were detained and Tortured by Pakistani Agents.  December 9th Turbat residents Master Hasil and Khair Jan were Murdered by Target Killers.  December 12th Pakistan’s Death Squads continued their Invasion of Turbat neighborhoods, Killing two and Abducting three residents named Anwar, Barkat and Adil.
In other parts of Balochistan, a daily series of Targeted Killings and Abductions of Baloch citizens continues Unabated.  December 1st, 2013, Imran s/o Khuda Baksh was killed by Gunmen in Passini.  Monday the 2nd, Pakistani Agents abducted Shafiq Zehri s/o Abdul Rasool from Hub.  In Mastung, Wahid Baksh, was Murdered by Unidentified Target Killers.  On Tuesday the 3rd, in Quetta, Mehrab s/o Shokat was Abducted by State Agents.  Wednesday the 4th Waheed s/o Wahid was Abducted in Pishukan.  Thursday the 5th Hangul s/o Salah Marri was Abducted by State Agents in Harnai, Balochistan.  On December 6th an unidentified dead body is recovered from Zarghoon rd. Quetta.  December 7th Mr. Nokhaf Baloch, Mr. Hazaru Baloch and Mr. Qadu Baloch were Abducted by Pakistani State Agents in the Dharabi area of Dera Murad Jamali.  Mr. Asghar Baloch was also Abducted on Saturday by Pakistani Agents in the Gokdan area of Kech.  Monday the 9th, the remains of Hashum s/o Ayoub were recovered in the Tump region.

December 10th Pakistani Military Attacked Civilian homes in Mand, Balochistan.  Indiscriminate Rocket Fire damaged and destroyed Homes in the area including the home of Sarwar s/o Yousuf.  Several residents were injured in the attacks.   

Pakistani State Agencies intensified their Violent Campaign of Targeted Killings in Quetta.  On December 9th Target Killers shot and killed an unidentified civilian on Saryab Road.  December 10th, in Satellite Town, a resident was killed by gunfire.  An unidentified body was also recovered from the Saryab rd. area on Wednesday the 11th.  On Thursday Agents killed two more in Satellite town, and wounded another at Saryab rd.  In Gausabad, Quetta, two more dead bodies were found.

Thursday December 12th Pakistani forces Initiated Military Operations in the Earthquake ravaged region of Awaran.  Many residents including Women and Children have been abducted and subjected to acts of Torture.

Voice of Baloch Missing person vice chairmen Mama Qadeer announced today his intention to continue the Long March demonstration.  The protestors will embark upon the 1200 kilometer trek from Karachi to Islamabad on 13th December 2013.  Mama Qadeer’s brave demonstration not only brings international attention from governments and media, but also inspires individuals everywhere to become activists.  It would be difficult for the international community to continue a policy of indifference when their constituency demands otherwise.
In London England on December 8th the Baloch Republican Party held protests.  
Saturday December 7th, Baloch from across the Balochistan province joined the "wheel-jam shutter-down" strike in protest of the Occupational State's Local Government Elections.  Most Baloch residents also boycotted Pakistan's LG Elections.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Long March for the release of Baloch Abductees reaches Karachi


Through Scorching desert heat, harsh winds, death threats, and vehicular attacks, Mama Qadeer and the VBMP marchers completed their 700 kilometer trek from Quetta to Karachi.  For 27 days, the families of Enforced Disappeared & Extra-Judicially Killed Baloch braved the rugged desert highways of Balochistan.  During the march, Baloch across the region showed their support, joining the march and helping with supplies.  The “Long March” participants intend to continue their demonstration in the form of a Hunger Strike outside the Karachi Press Club.  In a statement the Vice President of VBMP - Mama Qadeer said “We will continue our Protest until all the Missing Persons reappear or are produced before the court”.


In the midst of the “Long March” demonstration, Traders in Nushki, Mastung, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Gwadar, Panjgur, Kharan, Turban, Mand & Hub observed a BRP strike call in remembrance of Martyr Nawabzada Balaach Marri.  Nawabzada Balaach Marri was martyred during an encounter with Pakistani Security Forces on November 20th 2007.
Earlier on November 13th, Baloch Martyrs Day was held to commemorate and pay tribute to all the fallen Baloch Heroes.  Rememberance gatherings & Memorial Services were held all over Balochistan and around the world in honor of Baloch Martyrs.


Doctors across Balochistan intensify their strike, boycotting ODP (outdoor patient departments) at state run hospitals.  Baloch doctors began their protest on September 17th after cardiologist Munaaf Tareen was Abducted in front of his clinic in Quetta.  Baloch medical personnel have sadly become common Targets for Abducted and Assassination in the region.  The persecution of Baloch medical professionals is yet another tactic in the Systematic Expulsion and Extermination of the Baloch community.  More than 80 doctors have recently left the Quetta area to seek safety in other regions.  Although Doctors have boycotted the ODP, many have remained to treat emergency patients.


November 11th 2013, Pakistan Military Forces besieged the rural Baloch villages Bhoral Khosa near the Uchling district of Sohbat Pur / Jaffarabad.  Witnesses report Pakistani Army Personnel Looted the village homes then set them Ablaze, destroying the entire town.  During the attack, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Khosa and Mr. Ali Dad Bugti were abducted by Pakistani Agents.  Residents reported Pakistan Soldiers openly Beating and Torturing the Civilian villagers.


During the Past week Pakistani Agents have Abducted at least 60 Baloch civilians in the Marwar-Bolan, and Dera Bugti regions.  Martyr Younis Baloch's 70yr old elder brother Mr.Muhammad Hussain Baloch, Mr. Zafar Baloch and Mr.Sherdil Baloch were amongst the Abductees.  On November 17th,  Mr. Tanveer Baloch , Mr. Qandeel Baloch, Mr. Yaseen Baloch, Mr. Akhtar Baloch and Mr. Sohail Baloch were Abducted during the Seige of Garamkan Village in Panjgur.  Pakistan Security Forces continue to blatantly conduct perpetual Loot & Burn military operations in Panjgur and Dera Bugti with impunity.  Pakistan's ongoing campaign of Ethnic Cleansing in Balochistan has left behind a swath of smoldering villages, displaced families, and untold suffering.

Pakistani State Agencies continue attempts to tighten their grip on Social Activism and media, effectively preventing the international community from fully realizing the extent of Pakistan’s vicious campaign of Ethnic Cleansing in Balochistan.
Despite Pakistan’s efforts to keep Balochistan hidden from the international community, British Director and Writer David Whitney along with Producers Noordin Mengal & his brother Bhawal Mengal, recently released the movie “The Line of Freedom”.  The Line of Freedom documents the harrowing account of abductee and eventual victim of extrajudicial murder, Nasir Dagarzai Baloch.  The movie has been made available for free at www.thelineoffreedom.com

Monday, November 4, 2013

Pakistan Forces Target Earthquake Victims, Relief Charities and Baloch Activists


On October 19th 2013, the residents of the Panjgur Region of Balochistan were again Besieged by Pakistan Military Forces.  Pakistani Soldiers deployed Gunship Helicopters and conducted Loot & Burn operations.  Residents were Tortured and detained while Pakistani Soldiers raided homes for valuables and razed the village.  Countless families are left homeless and destitute by these ongoing attacks against defenseless civilians.  80 year old Baksh s/o Chakar Baloch was Abducted during the raid, as well as Sanaullah s/o Abdul Majeed Baloch and his 10 year-old brother. 
A violent explosion seriously wounded two Bugti villagers when their ox cart set off a landmine in the Yaropat region on October 20th.  Pakistani Agents Abducted 16 year old Taj Mohmmad s/o Wazir, and the next day Pakistani Agents Targeted Kundo Bugti & an Elderly shopkeeper named Masho Bugti in the Dera Bugti region.

Sangar Publications - BSO - Azaad Condemns Army Operation in Quake Affected Areas
Dawn.com - Special report: The Awaran earthquake – Fear in a handful of dust

Monday October 21st The Awaran home of Mola Baksh was attacked by Pakistan Armed Forces during their ongoing operation to vacate the Earthquake Ravaged region.  On Tuesday another Awaran home, this time the residence of Jameel Ahmed was Attacked.  Pakistani forces Pillaged the civilian residences, Torturing the Women and Children.  Pakistan Military officials state the region is “the hotbed of the biggest insurgency in Pakistan” yet denies any military operations. 
Pakistan Military representative also claimed the “insurgents” were preventing delivery of incoming aid and inhibiting “rehabilitation” of the region, yet not one single NGO/INGO has reported being attacked by Baloch Separatists.  The statements of the Pakistan Armed Forces are absolutely contradictory to the facts, as they openly admit to refusing NGO/INGO access to the region.
 
On Tuesday October 22nd, Pakistani Agents Asharaf Salam & Liaqat, Destroyed the Baloch Welfare Committee Medical Camp.  The Plundered medical supplies were intended for Earthquake Victims at Teertaaj, Awaran.  October 30th Pakistani Paramilitary Forces resumed Indiscriminate Bombardment of Mashkai, this time targeting the Nokojo region.  Ali Pul s/o Fida Baloch was injured in the blasts.  Following the attack Mohmmad Afzal and his son Tariq were Abducted by the State Military Forces.

The Pakistan government claims they do not require any additional aid beyond the Paramilitary Forces currently deployed to the region, yet over a month has passed since the earthquakes and Awaran has seen no reconstruction.  The cold harsh winter is looming and Pakistan has again Failed the Baloch people.  Instead of warm food and shelter, the Awaran Earthquake Victims are fed empty promises, and concealed by Pakistan's thin veil of deceit.  Many of the Earthquake victims have opted to leave the region, relocating to other regions of Balochistan.  Those who remain have resolved to undertake the daunting task of rebuilding their homes themselves.
Many of the Earthquake Victims who relocated have been Targeted by Pakistani Agents in numerous Violent Military Operations.  In Hub, the new home of Arawan Earthquake Survivor Moula Baksh was attacked by Pakistani forces on October 25th.  In addition to inflicting acts of Abuse and Torture upon the Women and Children, Pakistani Agents abducted five family members during the raid.  14 year-old Balach Baloch, Amin Baloch, Elahi Baksh Baloch, and Azeem Baloch.  Only four days earlier in Labach Mashkai, Pakistani Agents had attacked their home and attempted to abduct the young Balach Baloch prompting the family to relocate to Hub.  
Dr. Mohmmad Khan, Umeed Khan, Maire and two others were reported as abducted by Pakistani Agents on Friday Oct. 25th.  Earlier that week, on Oct. 20th, Pakistani Agents abducted Gayas-u-din while leaving Hub.  On Oct. 22nd the body of a yet unidentified Young Girl was found Dumped in nearby Raees Goth, Sindh.

Widespread Violence and Abductions were reported in the Kech and Panjgur regions.  On Monday October 21st 2013 Akbar Wdhela, a Pasni Social Worker, was killed by Target Killers.  On October 23rd In Dasht, Khuda Sakan and his son Farooq were abducted by Pakistan State Agents.  Sher Mohmmad was murdered by Target Killers on October 28th in Turbat.  In Panjgur two mutilated bodies were recovered on Saturday Oct. 26th.  Sunday the 27th Pakistani Death Squads Assaulted the Panjgur home of Hamid Hameed Baloch.  Hamid was Martyred in the attack and his home Burned to the ground.  On October 30th another Baloch Civilian was Shot and Killed by unidentified Target Killers in the region.
The Balochistan town of Quetta was also host to Pakistan’s relentless campaign of Abductions and Extra-Judicial Killings.  In the Musa Colony area on October 26th, a Baloch civilian was Murdered by Target Killers.  On the same day Pakistani Death Squads Gunned down 2 more Baloch on Majid Road, and Abducted 3 in the nearby Mastung district.  October 27th the body of Rasool Bakhsh Mengal was found Hanged in a tree on Saryab road.  Rasool Mengal was in Quetta for the VBMP “Long March” Protest.  Two days later on Tuesday the 29th Target Killers murdered Gulam Nabi w/o Malik Abdullah Jan in Saryab Green Town, Quetta.  Also on Tuesday a yet unidentified Baloch civilian was shot and killed on Double road.
Thursday October 31st Pakistani Armed Forces conducted raids in the New Kahan district near Quetta.  Seventeen Civilians were reported as Abducted during the State Military Operation.  A short distance south of Quetta, in Surab, Pakistani Death Squads killed 12 year old Rafiq Ahmed Baloch and 15 year old Nisar Ahmed Baloch.  Rafiq & Nisar were nephews of Shaheed Zakaria and residents of Anjeera.   A few days earlier on the 28th, three shops in nearby Besima were Destroyed in an Explosion.  Although nobody was injured in the blast and subsequent fire, millions of rupees worth of merchandise & equipment was destroyed.
October 29th 2013, Waqar Naseer s/o Naseer Baloch, President of BRP South Korea, was Martyred by Pakistani FC.  Waqar Naseer was travelling by bus from Quetta to Karachi when he was Seized by Pakistani FC who Tortured and Murdered the Baloch Political Activist at Khuzdar.  A Baloch student, Abdul Salam Sasoli was also found Shot Dead by unidentified Target Killers in Khuzdar on Thursday.  November 3rd six Baloch youth were abducted by Pakistan Agents.  Ubaid, Munir, Ghafoor and 3 friends were abducted in the Naal district of Khuzdar.

Ongoing Military Campaigns in Dera Bugti regions have also Intensified.  On October 25th Pakistani Agents abducted Haji Nawab Din Bugti from Sui.  On October 30th the Mutilated Remains of two Baloch civilians, abducted 8 days prior, were recovered in the Zenloti district of Dera Bugti.  The bodies were identified as Safar Khan Bugti and Wahid Bugti.



In London, England, the BNM Foreign Representative Hammal Hayder Baloch was wounded by a Pakistani Assassin.  Police have arrested a Punjabi resident of London responsible for the attack.

BYGWAAH - Long March of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP)
Balochistan Point - Long March for Missing Persons
Balochwarna News - VBMP Long March is well on it’s to Karach: Qadeer Baloch

Mama Qadeer Baloch has begun the “Long March” for the VBMP from Quetta to Karachi in protest of the rampant abductions & extrajudicial killings of Baloch civilians.  Mama Qadeer Baloch & the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Chairman Nasrullah Baloch led protesters out of Quetta on October 28th in an effort to generate international awareness of the ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing in Balochistan.  They continue their near 700 kilometer journey in hopes this demonstration will finally garner the long overdue attention of the international community.