National Press Club
ISLAMABAD: The National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad has become a focal point for protests advocating for the rights of Balochistan, where two separate camps have emerged, each witnessing distinct developments. The Balochistan Shuhada Forum (BSF) camp, initially drawing a crowd, has seen a decrease in attendees. In contrast, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) camp is experiencing a growing number of families joining in, expressing concerns about missing persons in the region.
Abdullah Gul, the chairman of Tehreek-i-Jawanan Pakistan/Kashmir, visited the BSF camp on Tuesday and highlighted alleged involvement by India’s foreign intelligence agency RAW in terror activities in Balochistan. Nawabzada Jamal Raisani, leading the BSF camp, emphasized the government’s responsibility to acknowledge and financially support victims of terrorism and targeted killings in Balochistan. He hinted at a conspiracy to create internal conflicts within the region.
While speakers at the BSF camp called for a judicial commission to investigate killings by banned outfits, they accused the rival BYC camp of supporting anti-state elements. The names of Baloch National Army (BNA) commanders, who admitted to receiving funding from India, were mentioned during the speeches.
When you have decided to be silent, hundreds of significant reasons will not make you to speak. But when you decide to resist then even a small ray of hope encourages you to stand against the oppression. pic.twitter.com/mwn08nnJCr
— Sammi Deen Baloch (@SammiBaluch) January 9, 2024
On the other hand, the BYC camp, established since December 22, continues to gain participants despite challenging weather conditions and pressure from law enforcement agencies.
The camp organizers demand information on missing persons and have welcomed new family members, predominantly women. Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a BYC leader, emphasized their call for authorities to act and improve the law and order situation in Balochistan.
In this critical moment, it is our urgent collective responsibility to combat misinformation, and change such harmful narratives. We, Baloch people like all other people of world love and care. We fear and we dare. We are hopeful and aspire to live in a more just World with no… pic.twitter.com/H9638QOmX5
— Mahrang Baloch (@MahrangBaloch_) January 9, 2024
She stated that the BYC would soon announce plans for a nationwide strike to demand transparency regarding missing persons’ details. The evolving situation at the NPC underscores the complexity of issues and competing narratives surrounding Balochistan’s rights and security concerns.
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