I am deeply alarmed and outraged by the detention of Mahrang Baloch this morning in Quetta. As someone who strongly believes in the power of peaceful resistance, I stand firmly with this extraordinary leader who has become the voice of the oppressed in Balochistan. Her arrest is not just a matter of law enforcement—it is an attack on the very principles of justice and human rights that I hold sacred.
I have watched in awe as Mahrang Baloch accomplished what many thought impossible: mobilizing a powerful, peaceful movement against systemic human rights violations in one of the most challenging environments imaginable. In a region where patriarchal structures have historically silenced women's voices, I have seen her rise as a formidable force for change, inspiring millions to stand for justice without resorting to violence. Her courage resonates deeply with my own commitment to peaceful resistance.
I am profoundly troubled that Pakistani authorities have arrested Mahrang and held her incommunicado. By denying her access to legal counsel, I believe they are violating both Pakistani law and international human rights standards. I see this not as legitimate law enforcement but as intimidation designed to crush a movement that dares to speak truth to power. I cannot and will not stay silent.
I unequivocally call on the Government of Pakistan to:
1. IMMEDIATELY reveal Mahrang Baloch's whereabouts and condition
2. GRANT her immediate and unrestricted access to legal representation
3. RELEASE her unconditionally and without delay
4. CEASE all harassment and intimidation of peaceful activists in Balochistan
I am convinced that this detention will not silence Mahrang's vision- it will only amplify it. Her courage has already inspired a movement that transcends borders, including my own advocacy. I join the international community in holding Pakistani authorities accountable for this blatant attempt to suppress peaceful advocacy.
I call for immediate action now. Free Mahrang Baloch!
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Our Long March has reached Islamabad. The administration has stopped our march, & threatening us. You can help us by highlighting our problem by reporting it to your country's HR groups, journalists & parliamentarians.
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And yet they have the audacity to ask Baloch nation why are you taking such extreme measures? Why Baloch women are becoming part of militancy? The answer is your brutalities.
#SaveBalochWomen
رات کو نہ صحیح کبھی ان کے لئے دن میں ہی کوئی عدالت لگا لیں جو کئی سالوں سے لاپتہ ہیں اور جن کی ماٸیں اور بہنیں اُن کی راہ دیکھ دیکھ کر اپنی بینائی تک کھو بیٹھی ہیں۔
Students from every corner of Pakistan are studying in QAU but still no any covid policy has been introduced for hostel students. Cruel exams policy for effected once. Ultimately, administration is forcing students not to show their test results.
@dcislamabad@Shafqat_Mahmood
Students from every corner of Pakistan are studying in QAU but still no any covid policy has been introduced for hostel students. Cruel exams policy for effected once. Ultimately, administration is forcing students not to show their test results.
@dcislamabad@Shafqat_Mahmood