On 8 April 2026, the UK Chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a protest demonstration and awareness campaign in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, in front of the Prime Minister’s House. The protest was held against ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, collective punishment, and the genocide of the Baloch people.
In addition to BNM members, a large number of individuals from the Baloch diaspora participated in the protest. This activity was part of BNM’s ongoing global campaign, #BNMGlobalCampaign, a month-long initiative running from 10 March to 9 April. During this period, various events were organized internationally, including BNM’s 11th International Conference held in Geneva on the occasion of the 61st Human Rights Council session, along with other programs and activities in South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Events were also held on 9 April to mark the Day of the Martyrs of Murgaap.
Following the protest in London, a structured awareness campaign was launched. BNM activists, organized into different teams, distributed pamphlets at key political, media, and tourist locations across the city to raise awareness about the current situation in Balochistan. These locations included the Prime Minister’s Office, the British Parliament, the headquarters of the BBC, and other prominent public places.
During the protest, senior BNM leader Hassan Dost Baloch addressed the participants, stating that Pakistan is making the mistake of believing it can suppress the Baloch national movement through genocide. He emphasized that the Baloch struggle is historical, dating back to 1839, when British forces attacked the State of Kalat and Khan Mehrab Khan embraced martyrdom while resisting, marking the beginning of the struggle for national freedom.
He further stated that this movement has continued in different forms across various periods, while Pakistan itself only came into existence in 1947 after the partition of the subcontinent. The Baloch nation has never accepted subjugation, and in the present era, the movement has evolved with a new intellectual and scientific dimension.
Referring to the martyrdom of Baloch national leaders and the BNM leadership in 2009, he noted that the movement has intensified since then, and today the Baloch nation is closer than ever to achieving its freedom. He added that the ongoing state actions in Balochistan are, in fact, clear evidence of Pakistan’s failure and defeat.
Other speakers at the protest, including Abid Abdullah, Jasim Baloch, and Ahmed Abdul Hameed, also expressed their views and stressed the urgent need for greater international attention to the situation in Balochistan.
Footages:
https://thebnm.org/footages/24509/
