Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Rising Concerns Over Disappearances and Clashes in Balochistan
People in Balochistan are disappearing, and the government is being blamed.
A lawyer and another young man went missing after being taken by security forces.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and the Pakistani military are clashing, with both sides suffering casualties.
Families of missing people are protesting, saying the government is not doing enough to find their loved ones.
Human rights groups are very concerned, stating that the government's actions are against the law.
Two Baloch men, Hakeem Baloch and Qambar, have been reported missing after being apprehended by security forces.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims to have killed seven Pakistani soldiers in Noshki, with four BLA fighters also dead.
A civil society group, Paank, reported the enforced disappearances of three Baloch individuals between July 20 and 23, 2025.
Families of missing persons continue a sit-in protest in Islamabad, seeking the recovery of missing individuals.
Human rights organizations condemn the actions of state forces, alleging systematic abductions and violations of international law.
- Who
- Pakistani security forces, BLA, Baloch civilians, Paank, and families of missing persons.
- What
- Enforced disappearances and armed conflict in Balochistan.
- When
- July 2025, with ongoing incidents.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan; Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Why
- To suppress dissent, counter insurgency, and potentially due to separatist conflicts.
Human Rights Groups and Baloch Activists
Pakistani Government
Government Actions
Human Rights Groups and Baloch Activists
Pakistani security forces are responsible for enforced disappearances and human rights abuses.
Pakistani Government
Pakistani security forces are maintaining order and countering insurgent groups.
BLA Actions
Human Rights Groups and Baloch Activists
The BLA is fighting for Baloch rights.
Pakistani Government
The BLA is a terrorist group.
- Missing Individuals
- Hakeem Baloch, Qambar, Shoaib Baloch, Dil Jaan.
- Armed Group
- Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
- Incident Location
- Noshki, Turbat, Panjgur.
- Protest Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Alleged Actions
- Forcible disappearances, clashes between BLA and military, denial of due process.
- Human Rights Concerns
- Violation of human rights, international law
Sources
Paank report exposes state crackdown on Baloch families during peaceful protest in Islamabad
Two young men go missing in Balochistan amid rising concern over enforced disappearances
BLA claims killing of 7 Pakistani soldiers in clashes in Noshki, 5 BLA fighters also dead