Sammi Baloch Joins Baloch Yakjehti Committee
In Balochistan, Pakistan, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has welcomed Sammi Deen Baloch as a new member. Sammi is a well-known activist who has been fighting against enforced disappearances for 15 years. She is recognized globally for her efforts against what is termed as the ‘Baloch Genocide’.
Protests Against Enforced Disappearances
The BYC has been organizing protest rallies across Pakistan to oppose enforced disappearances by the Pakistan armed forces. Recently, Ubaidullah Tagapi was abducted, prompting his family to protest. However, the armed forces stopped the demonstrations and harassed the family.
In another case, Haseeb Baloch, a 22-year-old graduate from ARID University, was forcibly disappeared. A protest in Panjgur was met with violence from state authorities, who abducted some protestors. Haseeb has since been released but was hospitalized due to severe torture.
Ongoing Campaigns and Protests
Under the banner “Breaking Silence: Standing Against Enforced Disappearances,” the Baloch people are resisting state-sponsored crimes. Five peaceful protests have been organized in Balochistan, including in Karachi, Hub, Turbat, and Khuzdar. The BYC continues its campaign against enforced disappearances, which are seen as a tool to escalate the Baloch genocide.
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Sammi Baloch -: Sammi Deen Baloch is a well-known activist who works to stop enforced disappearances. She is from Balochistan, a region in Pakistan.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee -: The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) is a group that works to bring people together to fight against enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
Enforced Disappearances -: Enforced disappearances happen when people are taken away secretly by the government or armed forces, and their families don’t know where they are.
Balochistan -: Balochistan is a large region in Pakistan known for its natural resources and has been facing political and social issues, including enforced disappearances.
Pakistan Armed Forces -: The Pakistan Armed Forces are the military forces of Pakistan, responsible for defending the country, but sometimes accused of human rights violations like enforced disappearances.
Breaking Silence campaign -: The ‘Breaking Silence’ campaign is a series of protests organized to raise awareness and stop enforced disappearances in Balochistan.