Families in Turbat Protest for Missing Loved Ones

In Turbat, Balochistan, families of forcibly disappeared persons have been protesting for ten days, demanding the release of their loved ones. They claim their relatives are held in secret locations without basic rights and contact with the outside world.

The protestors, including parents, siblings, and children, have set up makeshift camps and vow to continue their demonstration until their demands are met. They are calling for the immediate release of their loved ones and an end to enforced disappearances, which they argue are severe human rights violations.

The family of Bhadur, a Baloch student who disappeared on Monday, has blocked the Makuran Coastal Highway at Pasini Zero Point to demand his safe release. This blockade has caused significant traffic disruption, highlighting the urgency felt by the family and supporters. They insist that such actions will continue until concrete steps are taken to address the issue and ensure the safety and return of Bhadur and others who have disappeared.

Local human rights organizations report a worrying increase in human rights violations in Balochistan, with enforced disappearances occurring daily. Activists describe the situation as a ‘Baloch genocide,’ pointing to systematic targeting and repression of the Baloch people. The international community and human rights organizations are urged to intervene and pressure the Pakistani government to address these grave violations.

The families of the disappeared seek not only the return of their loved ones but also assurances that such atrocities will not continue unchecked. As the sit-in protest in Turbat continues and the blockade at Pasini Zero Point persists, the families remain steadfast in their quest for justice, refusing to be silenced until their demands are met.