🧵1/8 Tomorrow marks three years since Zahoor Ahmad Baloch was forcibly disappeared from outside the Kidney Center in Quetta on May 31, 2021. Despite countless efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown. #ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad #EnforcedDisappearances
🧵2/8 Zahoor nephew, Sajjad, was also forcibly disappeared just weeks later on July 25, 2021. The baloch nation has been left heartbroken and in fear, wondering if their loved ones will be next.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
🧵3/8 Enforced disappearances are a grim reality in Balochistan. Families are left in agony, searching for answers and justice. It is a violation of human rights and a tool of oppression.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
🧵4/8 The Baloch Voice for Justice stands in solidarity with the families of Zahoor Ahmad Baloch and Sajjad. We demand accountability and immediate action from authorities to bring them back safely.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
🧵5/8 We call upon international human rights organizations and activists to amplify our voices. Enforced disappearances must end, and perpetrators must be held accountable.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
#EndEnforcedDisappearances
🧵6/8 Zahoor and Sajjad are more than statistics; they are sons, brothers, and friends. Their lives matter. We must not let their stories fade into silence.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
🧵7/8 Join us tomorrow in our campaign to raise awareness and pressure authorities. Use the hashtag #ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad to spread the message. Together, we can make a difference.
🧵8/8 Let’s stand united against enforced disappearances and demand justice for Zahoor, Sajjad, and all the missing persons in Balochistan. Silence is complicity.
#ReleaseZahoorAndSajjad
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Balochistan is facing a human rights crisis. Reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and staged encounters are surfacing with alarming frequency. Here's what you need to know. 1/7🧵
#StopBalochGenocide
@hrw @amnestysasia @WGEID
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has been accused of wielding unchecked powers. Many believe this has led to widespread human rights abuses, including the killing of detainees under the guise of "encounters." #Balochistan 2/7
@MaryLawlorhrds
Take the case of Muhammad Nawaz Buzdar. He was forcibly disappeared in September. Now, reports suggest he was killed in a staged encounter—a grim example of how these operations are allegedly being carried out. 3/7 #JusticeForNawazBuzdar
@KenRoth @UNHumanRights
Baloch Voice for Justice warns of the grave dangers posed by granting special powers to the army in Balochistan. Such measures could significantly escalate violence and lead to an increase in enforced disappearances.1/4 #EndSpecialPowersInBalochistan dawn.com/news/1857475/s…
The decision to grant special powers is not just a policy shift—it represents a direct threat to the Baloch people’s safety and rights and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the region.2/4 #Balochistan #HumanRights
#EndSpecialPowersInBalochistan
We urge the @UN and HR organizations to take immediate action. The special powers could be used to further the genocide of the Baloch people and accelerate enforced disappearances. This must be stopped, and the international community must address these serious HR violations.3/4
🚨 The enforced disappearance of Riaz Ahmed Baloch is deeply alarming. Abducted on August 14 at 7 pm from Jinnah Town Kali Shabu, Riaz Ahmed is a renowned singer. His voice has been a beacon of artistic expression and critical thought. #ReleaseRiazAhmed 1/4
@ANI @hrw
Silencing a singer like Riaz Ahmed not only silences an individual but also stifles the cultural and intellectual diversity of our society. His disappearance represents a broader assault on freedom of expression and artistic freedom. 2/4
Art and literature are crucial for fostering a society that values knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking. The abduction of Riaz Ahmed is a direct threat to these values, pushing our society towards ignorance and extremism. 3/4
The recent detention and court-martial of the former ISI chief for corruption is a significant development. However, we must ask: Will this action lead to accountability for the broader human rights abuses in Balochistan?
The allegations against the former ISI chief are serious. Reports indicate involvement in severe human rights violations including enforced disappearances, creation of death squads, and extrajudicial killings.
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The Balochistan crisis has seen numerous accounts of forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and alleged genocide. These issues demand a thorough, independent investigation beyond the corruption charges.