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Very disturbing news is coming out from Pakistan’s troubled province of Balochistan about human rights violations and inhumane treatment inside jails. There has been an outcry from the families of the victims and the local citizens against the terrible atrocities and oppression being meted out to Baloch prisoners and political activists in the cells of Pakistani jails. Protestors have been sitting on dharna under the open sky for the last 9 days continuously in protest against this repressive policy. There is no one to listen to these Baloch who are pleading for justice despite the harsh cold, hunger and thirst. This neglect by the Pakistani government and local administration has increased tension in Balochistan as well as internationally.
Repressive policy of Pakistani government and increasing pain of missing people
The echo of this movement is clearly heard in major cities of Balochistan like Quetta, Gwadar and Karachi. The protestors and Baloch solidarity committees allege that the jailed Baloch youth are not being allowed basic human rights like medical treatment, legal aid and even meeting their families. Apart from this, there are many Baloch civilians who have been in the illegal custody of Pakistani security agencies for months and no information is being given about their whereabouts. The protesting women and children say that they will not back down until their loved ones are produced before the courts and torture in jails is stopped.
The voice of Baloch started being raised in diplomatic corridors and at the global level.
Efforts are being made to completely censor or suppress this Mahadharna in Pakistani media, but this painful story has now come to the fore to the whole world through social media. Human rights organizations active in New Delhi, Washington, London and Geneva have expressed deep concern over this matter. Analysts believe that the Pakistan government wants to weaken the ongoing freedom and rights movement in Balochistan by suppressing this issue. According to diplomatic experts, due to this brutal torture in jails and nine days long neglect, Pakistan has once again come under the scanner for human rights violations in international forums.
Is the administration waiting for the situation in Balochistan to get out of control?
The absence of any government representative or military officer from talking to the protesters even on the ninth day of the protest clearly shows how insensitive the Pakistani administration is towards this serious crisis. Local Baloch leaders have warned that if their legitimate demands are not met soon and torture on prisoners in jails is not stopped, then this peaceful protest may turn into a violent movement. Security has been tightened across the province and internet services have also been restricted in many areas, making the ground situation in Balochistan becoming more sensitive by the moment.
