Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Balochistan Protests Planned in Europe; Journalist Murdered
People in Balochistan are planning to protest in Europe on May 28.
They want the world to know about the problems caused by Pakistan's nuclear tests 27 years ago.
These tests, done in Balochistan, have caused health issues and environmental damage.
The protests are organized by the Free Balochistan Movement.
Also, a journalist who wrote about human rights was killed, and nobody has been arrested.
There are also reports that ISIS is threatening people in the area.
The protests are about making people aware of the situation.
Protests are planned across Europe on May 28 to address the impacts of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests in Balochistan.
Demonstrations are organized by the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) in multiple European cities.
The protests aim to raise awareness about the health, environmental, and human impacts of the nuclear tests.
A Baloch journalist, Abdul Latif, known for reporting on human rights, was murdered; no arrests have been made.
ISIS is reportedly threatening activists in Balochistan.
- Who
- Free Balochistan Movement, Baloch activists
- What
- Protests against the impacts of Pakistan's nuclear tests and to bring awareness of human rights violations, a journalist's murder, and ISIS threats.
- When
- May 28
- Where
- Europe (UK, Germany, Finland, Netherlands), Balochistan
- Why
- To seek international recognition of the impacts of nuclear tests, draw attention to human rights issues, and address threats from ISIS.
Protestors and Activists
Authorities (Police)
Nuclear Test Consequences
Protestors and Activists
Protesters: Pakistan's nuclear tests in 1998 in Balochistan caused long-lasting human, environmental, and health problems. They want international recognition of these impacts.
Authorities (Police)
Not present in the articles provided.
Journalist Murder
Protestors and Activists
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee views the murder of Abdul Latif as an act of terror to silence the population.
Authorities (Police)
The local police claim the investigation is underway; no further details provided in the articles.
ISIS Involvement
Protestors and Activists
A Baloch rights activist claims ISIS is targeting Baloch civilians and political protesters.
Authorities (Police)
Not specified within the articles
- Protest Date
- May 28
- Protest Location
- Multiple European cities
- Organizer
- Free Balochistan Movement
- Nuclear Tests
- 1998
- Murdered Journalist
- Abdul Latif
- Region
- Balochistan