HRCP Demands Unconditional Release Baloch Detainees

News Desk

Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all Baloch protesters arrested by the Islamabad police late at night.

The HRCP vehemently condemns the violent police crackdown on Baloch protestors in Islamabad late night, where women, children, and the elderly were subjected to excessive force through water cannons and baton usage.

HRCP strongly condemns the violent police crackdown on Baloch protestors in Islamabad, with women, children and the elderly subjected to unwarranted force in the form of water cannons and use of batons. Numerous women protestors have reportedly been arrested and separated from…

— Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) December 21, 2023

Disturbingly, numerous women protestors were reportedly arrested and separated from their male relatives and companions. Such treatment of Baloch citizens, peacefully exercising their constitutional right to assemble, is unjustifiable. It signifies a disregard for their plea to uphold their right to life and liberty.

We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained. Once more, we urgently urge the government to organize a delegation to engage with the protestors and give fair consideration to their legitimate demands.

#MarchAgainstBalochGenocide is under attack by the Islamabad police. Many of our youth have been arrested, & many have been injured by tear gas shelling and violence. Right now, we are being treated worse than animals. Will the world raise its voice for us against this barbarism? pic.twitter.com/AYhRPW0K9S

— Mahrang Baloch (@MahrangBaloch_) December 20, 2023

The news report is based on the Twitter release of HRCP on Thursday.