Leading activist highlights worsening human rights situation in Balochistan at UNHRC
Apr 07, 2026
At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Baloch activist Sabiha Baloch raised sharp concerns over the human rights situation in Balochistan, drawing attention to what she described as a worsening pattern of state-linked abuses in the region. Speaking on behalf of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), she emphasised that the province, despite being a focal point for major foreign-backed development projects, continues to witness grave violations against its people, as reported by The Balochistan Post.