On January 18, 2024, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) paid tribute to the victims of a devastating airstrike by the Pakistan Army in Western Balochistan. The attack claimed the lives of several individuals, including Ali Dost, known as Chairman Dosta, his wife Shazia Baloch, and their children Chirag, Babar, and Hani. Other victims included Najuma Baloch's daughters, Mahikan and Mahzaib, and 17-year-old Farhad.
The BNM highlighted the unchecked aggression of the Pakistan Army in the region and urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for the systematic violence in Balochistan. The tragedy has left deep scars on the community, which is striving for freedom.
In December 2024, BNM's human rights organization, Paank, released a report documenting human rights violations in Balochistan. The report revealed that Pakistani forces forcibly disappeared 22 individuals and extrajudicially killed five. The districts most affected were Kech, Gwadar, Dera Bugti, Kharan, and Hub. The report emphasized the psychological impact on families and the lack of accountability.
Paank continues to call for international intervention to stop these human rights violations and bring justice to the affected families.
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) is a group that represents the Baloch people, who live in a region called Balochistan. They work to protect the rights and culture of the Baloch people.
An airstrike is when military planes drop bombs on a target. In this case, the Pakistan Army conducted an airstrike in Balochistan, which is a region in Pakistan.
Balochistan is a large region in the western part of Pakistan. It is known for its unique culture and history, and the people there are called Baloch.
International accountability means that countries around the world should help make sure that everyone follows the rules and treats people fairly. In this context, it means other countries should help ensure justice for the victims of the airstrike.
Enforced disappearances happen when people are taken away secretly by authorities or groups, and their families don't know where they are or what happened to them. It's a serious human rights issue.
Extrajudicial killings are when people are killed by authorities without a legal trial or judgment. This is against the law and violates human rights.
Paank is a human rights group that is part of the Baloch National Movement. They document and report on human rights issues affecting the Baloch people.
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