Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Balochistan: Violence, Disappearances, and Renewed Freedom Pledge
In Balochistan, there are reports of violence and disappearances.
One young man, Hatim Dilpul, was killed by groups supported by the Pakistani government.
This is part of a bigger problem where people are being killed or taken away without explanation.
A family is protesting in Karachi, asking for their son's release, who was also taken by security forces.
Meanwhile, the Baloch National Movement held events to renew their promise to fight for Baloch freedom.
A Baloch youth, Hatim Dilpul, was murdered in Kech district by Pakistan-backed death squads.
The killing is part of a pattern of extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances against Baloch civilians.
Mir Yousaf Ali was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Karachi.
A Baloch family continues a sit-in protest outside Karachi Press Club for the release of their son, Zahid Ali.
BNM commemorated Pledge Renewal Day, reaffirming commitment to Baloch freedom.
- Who
- Pakistani security forces, death squads, Hatim Dilpul, Mir Yousaf Ali, Zahid Ali, Baloch National Movement (BNM), and families of the victims.
- What
- Multiple incidents: murder of Hatim Dilpul, enforced disappearance of Mir Yousaf Ali and Zahid Ali, and Pledge Renewal Day.
- When
- Recent events, with some incidents occurring on August 17 and July 17.
- Where
- Balochistan and Karachi, Pakistan.
- Why
- The murder and disappearances are part of a pattern of violence and oppression, while the BNM events are to reaffirm their commitment to Baloch freedom.
Baloch National Movement and Human Rights Groups' View
Pakistani Government's View
Responsibility for Violence
Baloch National Movement and Human Rights Groups' View
Pakistan is responsible for state-sponsored violence, including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, and denying the Baloch people their rights.
Pakistani Government's View
The article does not provide an opposing view from the Pakistani government.
Baloch Freedom Struggle
Baloch National Movement and Human Rights Groups' View
The Baloch nation seeks freedom from Pakistan's control.
Pakistani Government's View
The article does not provide an opposing view.
- Victim of Murder
- Hatim Dilpul
- Location of Murder
- Kech district, Balochistan
- Victim of Enforced Disappearance
- Mir Yousaf Ali and Zahid Ali
- Group protesting
- Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
- Event
- BNM Pledge Renewal Day
- Date of event
- August 11
