Family of Missing Baloch Businessman Taj Muhammad Sarparah to Protest in London

The family of Taj Muhammad Sarparah, a Baloch businessman who disappeared four years ago, will hold a protest in London on July 20. They are demanding his safe return from the Pakistani administration.

Call for Solidarity

Saleha Marri, Sarparah’s wife, has called on various communities, including Baloch, Sindhi, Pashtun, Mohajir, and Kashmiri, to join the protest and stand united for human rights.

Online Campaign

Baloch Voice for Justice will run a social media campaign on ‘X’ on July 19, using the hashtag #ReleaseTajMuhammadSarparah, marking the fourth anniversary of his disappearance.

Background

Sarparah was abducted while returning home from Karachi airport, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan has been escalating.

Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP)

VBMP, led by figures like Mama Qadeer Baloch, has been advocating for the safe recovery of missing individuals. They have maintained a protest camp outside the Quetta Press Club for several thousand days.

Statements from Mama Qadeer Baloch

Mama Qadeer Baloch emphasized the Baloch community’s long struggle for independence and criticized Pakistani forces for human rights violations. He praised the community’s peaceful approach to seeking the recovery of abducted individuals.

Impact of Enforced Disappearances

Enforced disappearances in Balochistan involve the abduction of activists, journalists, and civilians by state security forces without legal procedures. This practice has led to human rights violations and a lack of transparency, creating fear and uncertainty among families and communities.