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Protests in Pakistan’s Balochistan province intensified as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) continued its agitation for a third consecutive day in Panjgur, demanding the release of activist Mahrang Baloch and other detained demonstrators. According to Dawn, police used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse the crowd on Monday, escalating tensions in a region already on edge. Key Highlights:Arrests and Violence Trigger Mass UnrestKalat and Quetta Join the ResistanceFamily Speaks Out: Nadia and Iqra Baloch Denied AccessMalala Yousafzai Joins Global Voices Demanding Mahrang’s Release Arrests and Violence Trigger Mass Unrest The unrest began after Mahrang Baloch and 16 other activists were arrested from a sit-in protest at Quetta’s Sariab Road. The BYC claims the crackdo...

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused Pakistani police and security personnel of using tear gas and live fire on a peaceful sit-in protest held in Lasbela, Balochistan. The incident reportedly occurred early Sunday morning when families of missing persons and BYC activists had gathered at Hub Bawani. Key Highlights:Context: Peaceful Protest Against Enforced DisappearancesArrest of Mahrang Baloch Sparks OutrageGrowing Support and International Attention The crackdown was widely condemned by human rights activists and supporters of the Baloch cause. The BYC, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stated: "Early this morning, police and security personnel launched a crackdown on the protest camp. They dismantled the tent, fired tear gas, and opened fire, sabotaging the...

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Tensions Escalate in Balochistan as Police Crack Down on Panjgur Protesters for Third Day

Tensions Rise in Balochistan as Pakistani Forces Crack Down on Peaceful BYC Protest