Baloch National Movement Protests in South Korea to Support Balochistan
The South Korean chapter of the Baloch National Movement held a protest in Busan to show solidarity with Baloch protesters facing severe repression by Pakistani forces in Gwadar and other areas of Balochistan. The protesters called on world leaders and human rights organizations to help end the prolonged Baloch genocide.
Demonstrators carried banners and placards, chanting slogans against Pakistani security forces and condemning their crackdown on the Baloch National Gathering and the Baloch people. The protest aimed to draw attention to the critical situation in Gwadar, where sit-in protests are ongoing under dangerous circumstances.
During the rally, BNM members delivered statements to raise awareness about the situation in Balochistan. Hafsa Baloch, one of the protesters, highlighted that while the world focuses on conflicts in Palestine and Ukraine, the dire situation in Balochistan remains largely ignored. She emphasized the alarming conditions in the region, citing severe human rights violations by Pakistani security forces over the past two decades.
Following the Baloch National Gathering (Baloch Raaji Muchi), violence and suppression by Pakistani forces have intensified across Balochistan, with state forces arresting and detaining hundreds of protesters, including leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Hafsa Baloch stated, “These inhumane actions reveal Pakistan’s intentions toward the Baloch nation. We, the Baloch, are peace-loving people who want to live with dignity, but Pakistan won’t let us. Pakistan is guilty of committing crimes against humanity, killing and abducting our people, and exploiting our national resources.”
Hafsa Baloch also recounted an incident on July 2 in Nushkai, where state forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful protesters, injuring several people and killing Hamdan Baloch, a member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. Similar incidents were reported in Karachi, where state forces were accused of using force against peaceful protesters, including women, by dragging, beating, and unlawfully detaining them. On July 28, a peaceful protest organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee in Gwadar was met with violent repression by Pakistani security forces, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries among peaceful protesters.
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Baloch National Movement -: The Baloch National Movement is a group that wants more rights and freedom for the people of Balochistan, a region in Pakistan.
South Korea -: South Korea is a country in East Asia, known for its advanced technology and pop culture. It is different from North Korea.
Busan -: Busan is a large city in South Korea, famous for its beaches, mountains, and temples.
Gwadar -: Gwadar is a port city in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is important for trade and has been in the news for development projects.
Human rights organizations -: These are groups that work to protect people’s basic rights and freedoms, like the right to live safely and speak freely.
Pakistani security forces -: These are the military and police forces in Pakistan responsible for maintaining law and order.
Hafsa Baloch -: Hafsa Baloch is a person who speaks out for the rights of Baloch people and highlights their struggles.
Hamdan Baloch -: Hamdan Baloch was a person from Balochistan who was reportedly killed, which has caused concern and protests.
