Quetta- Despite facing significant state oppression from the Pakistani government, thousands of Baloch protestors gathered for the Baloch National Gathering in Quetta. According to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), the Baloch nation has raised its voice internationally, sending a clear message to the Pakistani authorities that it will not remain silent in the face of oppression.

Thousands participated in the rally in Quetta against state oppression. Despite facing all forms of state oppression against Baloch Raji Machi, the Baloch people made their voices heard globally, making it clear to the state that they will not remain silent under any circumstances, the BYC stated in a post on X. The BYC also urged the Baloch people to actively participate in protests across Balochistan.

We call on the people of Balochistan to fully participate in protests across the region and send a message to the state that the Baloch genocide will not be tolerated, the BYC added. Earlier in the day, Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch reported that a large police presence was deployed outside the Karachi Press Club to prevent the Baloch Yakjehti Committee from holding a press conference.

There was a heavy police presence outside the Karachi Press Club to stop the press conference of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, she mentioned in a post on X. Meanwhile, the situation in Balochistan continues to deteriorate as Pakistani defense forces have forcefully cracked down on the Baloch community during the Baloch National Gathering.

Protestors claim that Pakistani defense forces are attempting to prevent them from participating in nationwide gatherings that hold the government and defense forces accountable for their brutality. Notably, since July 28, Pakistani authorities have detained hundreds of individuals in connection with the Baloch National Gathering, a march aimed at drawing attention to human rights issues in the region. The ongoing unrest in Balochistan is marked by significant human rights violations and demands for greater autonomy and fair resource distribution within the province.

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