Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Baloch Rights Group Accuses Political Vendetta
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) is a group that fights for the rights of people in Balochistan, a region in Pakistan.
They say that the Pakistani government is unfairly keeping their leaders in jail for speaking out against human rights abuses.
The BYC leaders have been in jail for ten months, even though courts have given them bail in many cases.
The BYC believes this is because the government is scared of their peaceful protests and wants to stop them from speaking up.
They are asking international human rights groups to help free their leaders and protect those who stand up for human rights in Balochistan.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) accuses Pakistani authorities of politically motivated detention of its leaders.
BYC leaders have been detained for ten months under the Maintenance of Public Order (3-MPO) and politically motivated FIRs.
Multiple courts in Balochistan have granted bail to BYC leaders, citing lack of substantive grounds for detention.
The BYC alleges deliberate delays and procedural obstructions to prolong the detention of its leaders.
The BYC appeals to international human rights organizations for the immediate release of its leaders and protection of human rights defenders in Balochistan.
- Who
- Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and its detained leaders
- What
- Accusations of political vendetta and baseless detention by Pakistani authorities
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- To highlight human rights violations and systemic injustice in Balochistan
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
Pakistani Authorities
Nature of Detention
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
The detention of BYC leaders is politically motivated and baseless, aimed at suppressing peaceful political activity and freedom of expression.
Pakistani Authorities
The Pakistani authorities claim the detention is necessary to maintain public order and prevent potential threats.
Legal Proceedings
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
The BYC alleges that the legal process is being obstructed through deliberate delays and procedural obstructions to prolong detention.
Pakistani Authorities
The Pakistani authorities argue that the legal process is being followed, and the detention is based on valid concerns for public safety.
Human Rights Violations
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
The BYC asserts that the detention is part of a broader pattern of human rights violations, including enforced disappearances and systemic injustice in Balochistan.
Pakistani Authorities
The Pakistani authorities maintain that they are acting within the bounds of the law to ensure security and stability in the region.
- Organization
- Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC)
- Detained Leaders
- Mahrang Baloch, Beebarg Baloch, Shahji Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, Beebow Baloch
- Duration of Detention
- 10 months
- Legal Basis
- Maintenance of Public Order (3-MPO) and politically motivated FIRs
- Bail Granted
- Multiple courts in Kalat, Mastung, and Quetta
- Human Rights Violations
- Enforced disappearances, custodial deaths, and systemic injustice
- Constitutional Protection
- Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan (freedom of expression)
- International Appeal
- BYC appeals to international human rights organizations for intervention
Sources
Pakistan’s forgotten genocide: If Gaza deserves attention, so does Balochistan
Free Balochistan Movement takes protest to UK, flags abduction of Baloch women from home
Pakistan will respond strongly to any breach of sovereignty: Army Chief Munir
Any violation of Pakistan’s territorial integrity will get firm response: Asim Munir - Telegraph India
