Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Baloch Activist Details Pakistan's Human Rights Abuses
A Baloch activist named Bilal Baloch spoke at the UN about problems in Balochistan.
He said things are much worse than people know.
The government is accused of shutting off the internet and taking people.
Baloch fighters are the ones in control.
He believes most people would want to leave Pakistan if they could vote today.
Families are protesting because they don't know where their loved ones are.
He claims the government treats them unfairly, like the Bengalis before a war.
Despite everything, he says the Baloch people are strong and will not disappear.
Bilal Baloch described conditions in Balochistan as worse than publicly acknowledged.
He stated that Baloch freedom fighters control the region, with little Pakistani law enforcement present.
He reported increasing resentment against the Pakistani establishment, especially after 2006.
Baloch alleges that the Pakistani government routinely shuts down internet and mobile networks.
Families of missing persons have been protesting in Islamabad for over 100 days.
- Who
- Bilal Baloch, Baloch journalist and activist
- What
- He reported on human rights abuses in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and suppression.
- When
- During the 60th session of the UNHRC. The events described have been ongoing.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- To expose human rights violations and advocate for Baloch rights.
Baloch Activist's Perspective
Pakistani Government's Perspective
Human Rights in Balochistan
Baloch Activist's Perspective
Pakistan is committing brutality and enforced disappearances. Crackdowns are common.
Pakistani Government's Perspective
Not represented in the article.
Military Presence
Baloch Activist's Perspective
Pakistani law enforcement has little to no presence in Balochistan.
Pakistani Government's Perspective
Not represented in the article.
Baloch Identity
Baloch Activist's Perspective
Systematic genocide is occurring against the Baloch.
Pakistani Government's Perspective
Not represented in the article.
- Key Figure
- Bilal Baloch, Baloch activist
- Event
- UNHRC 60th session
- Location
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Allegations
- Brutality, enforced disappearances, crackdowns
- Military Presence
- Little to none
- Opposition
- Baloch freedom fighters
