Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Baloch Families Protest in Islamabad, Citing Human Rights Concerns
People from Balochistan have been protesting in Islamabad for nearly a month, asking the government to release some leaders and stop people from disappearing.
The government isn't letting them set up a proper camp, and they're being watched.
A human rights group says things are getting worse in Balochistan, with many people disappearing and the government not being fair.
They are worried about a new law that lets the police hold people for a long time without a judge's okay, which could lead to trouble.
Baloch families are in Islamabad for 26 days, seeking release of BYC leaders and an end to enforced disappearances.
Protesters face harassment and surveillance from authorities, who deny them a camp.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reports escalating human rights concerns in Balochistan.
HRCP found enforced disappearances are widespread, systematic, and undermine rule of law.
HRCP is concerned about the Anti-Terrorism (Balochistan Amendment) Act 2025 due to potential abuse.
- Who
- Baloch families, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), and Pakistani authorities.
- What
- Sit-in protest demanding the release of BYC leaders and end to enforced disappearances, and HRCP report on human rights.
- When
- Protest ongoing for 26 days; HRCP report released recently.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan and Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- To demand the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and an end to enforced disappearances and address human rights concerns.
Protesters and Rights Groups
Pakistani Authorities
Treatment of Protesters
Protesters and Rights Groups
The protesters are demanding the release of leaders and an end to enforced disappearances, along with a focus on human rights concerns.
Pakistani Authorities
Pakistani authorities are accused of maintaining road blocks, conducting surveillance, and harassing protesters.
Human Rights Violations
Protesters and Rights Groups
The HRCP expresses concern over deteriorating human rights and shrinking civic space.
Pakistani Authorities
The Pakistani government's actions are contributing to public alienation and instability.
- Event
- Baloch families' sit-in protest
- Duration
- 26 consecutive days
- Location
- Islamabad
- Key Demands
- Release of BYC leaders and end to enforced disappearances
- Reported Issues
- Harassment, surveillance, denial of camp, escalating human rights crisis
- Reported By
- BYC and HRCP
