Baloch Community in Germany Protests Against Pakistani Atrocities in Balochistan
The Baloch community living in Germany organized a protest in Hannover to speak out against the violence by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan. Many people from the community joined the demonstration, carrying placards that condemned the recent crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and the extreme state violence against peaceful Baloch protesters.
The protest started at a central point in Hannover and continued as a long march through the main streets, ending at Arnst August Platz. Here, speakers addressed the crowd. Abdul Wajid Baloch, one of the protesters, said, “Pakistani forces opened fire on protesters during the Baloch National Gathering on July 28, organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee in Gwadar. The situation in Balochistan is extremely tense and dangerous, with the region under complete siege.”
He added that thousands of military personnel brutally attacked the Baloch National Gathering, creating a war-like scenario between unarmed Baloch people and the powerful Pakistani military. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has called for widespread resistance.
Other speakers also talked about the ongoing state brutality, the Baloch genocide, and the issue of missing persons in Balochistan. They aimed to draw the attention of global powers to these issues and stated that the diaspora would always stand in solidarity with the Baloch people against Pakistani oppression.
In Gwadar, families of missing Baloch persons were gathering under the banner of Baloch Raji Machi. However, Pakistan did not allow this gathering, setting up roadblocks throughout Balochistan to prevent people from joining and violently suppressing the peaceful protesters. Many young Baloch were killed and injured due to direct firing by the state. Protests against this brutality have continued across Balochistan.
Doubts Revealed
Baloch Community -: The Baloch community is a group of people from the Balochistan region, which is in Pakistan. They have their own language and culture.
Germany -: Germany is a country in Europe. It is known for its rich history, culture, and strong economy.
Pakistani Atrocities -: Atrocities mean very cruel and violent actions. Here, it refers to the bad things that Pakistani security forces are doing to the people in Balochistan.
Hannover -: Hannover is a city in Germany. It is known for its large trade fairs and beautiful gardens.
Pakistani security forces -: These are the police and military groups in Pakistan. They are supposed to keep the country safe but are accused of hurting people in Balochistan.
Balochistan -: Balochistan is a region in Pakistan. It is rich in natural resources but has many problems like violence and poverty.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee -: This is a group that works to bring together Baloch people and fight for their rights. ‘Yakjehti’ means unity.
Abdul Wajid Baloch -: He is a person from the Baloch community who is speaking out about the problems in Balochistan.
Gwadar -: Gwadar is a port city in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is important for trade and has a lot of development projects.
Unarmed protesters -: These are people who are protesting without any weapons. They are usually peaceful and just want to express their opinions.
Global attention -: This means getting people from all over the world to notice and care about a problem.
Missing persons -: These are people who have disappeared and nobody knows where they are. In Balochistan, many people go missing because of the violence.
