Seoul, March 23: The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a peaceful protest in Busan, South Korea, highlighting the atrocities committed by the Pakistani military. Activists spoke out about the severe injustices faced by the common people of Balochistan. Many individuals have been forcibly taken from their homes, with some returned, while others have been killed.
According to the BNM, the protest, which took place near the Apple outlet at Sasang Station on Sunday evening, was part of a larger global campaign aimed at drawing attention to the “collective punishment policy” in Balochistan.
Participants raised awareness about the escalating crisis on an international level, distributing flyers in English and Korean that illustrated recent “alarming statistics and patterns of misconduct” in the province.
These flyers detailed recent incidents, emphasizing the abuses by the Pakistan Frontier Corps (FC) and the lack of accountability. The BNM urged the global community to recognize this crisis as a humanitarian emergency.
Speakers at the event stressed that “these violations constitute serious crimes under international law, including potential crimes against humanity,” calling for accountability from Pakistani authorities and intervention from the United Nations, human rights organizations, and the international community.
Protesters chanted slogans such as “Stop the genocide in Balochistan,” “End enforced disappearances,” “Pakistan: Stop killing Baloch people,” and “Baloch justice is a must.”
Citing a report from BNM’s Human Rights Wing, the group noted that in February alone, there were 109 cases of enforced disappearances and 50 extrajudicial killings, while January recorded 82 enforced disappearances and 12 extrajudicial killings.
The BNM mentioned several incidents, including the alleged extrajudicial killing of a Baloch citizen in the Mashkai area of Awaran district after months of disappearance, another murder in the Shapatan area of Panjgur district, and multiple abduction cases.
Reports indicated that over 1,200 cases of enforced disappearances were recorded in 2025, with many still missing, including women, teenagers, and minors.
The report also referenced a “kill-and-dump” policy, where mutilated bodies are left behind to instill fear.
The BNM stated, “The suffering in Balochistan continues: families await news of their missing loved ones, the bodies of the deceased are discarded as warnings, and peaceful protesters face arrest and worse. The protest in South Korea signifies our commitment to stand with the thousands of Baloch families. We want them to know they are not alone.”
The BNM affirmed that the global campaign will persist until enforced disappearances cease, accountability for these crimes is established, and the dignity, freedom, and human rights of the Baloch people are protected.
It further stated, “The voices raised in Busan today join the international chorus that refuses to remain silent.”
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