Baloch National Movement accuses Pakistan of tightening grip on Mashkay as rights concerns escalate
Jun 04, 2026
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has alleged that Pakistani security forces have imposed a prolonged and restrictive curfew in Mashkay, a region of Balochistan's Awaran district, creating what the group described as a worsening humanitarian crisis. Residents have remained under severe movement restrictions for nearly two weeks, with daily life brought to a standstill, as reported by The Balochistan Post.