Cologne, Germany –The Germany chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a protest in Köln, coinciding with the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture and the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The demonstration resonated with impassioned calls for justice and drew attention to human rights violations in Balochistan.
Protesters prominently displayed banners, placards, and poignant images depicting Baloch enforced disappeared persons, vehemently condemning Pakistani atrocities.
BNM Germany Chapter President Shar Hasan, Vice President Safia Manzoor, members Asif Baloch, Qasim Husain, Ahmed Baloch, Iman Baloch, Balach, and human rights activist Hudahair Baloch addressed the protesters, emphasizing the dire situation in Balochistan and the urgent need for global action and justice for the victims.
The speakers called for an end to the extensive military operations in Balochistan by the Pakistani state, which have led to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and systematic torture. They urged advocacy groups to continue raising awareness and pushing for action to support the rights of the Baloch nation.
Young activists highlighted the severe impact of torture and rampant drug abuse on Balochistan’s youth. They stressed the urgent need to end these abuses and emphasized the importance of providing employment opportunities to prevent young people from falling into drug trafficking or substance abuse.
Through this protest, the Baloch National Movement reiterated its demand for immediate international intervention to address the ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan. The party calls for an independent investigation into enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and atrocities committed against the Baloch nation by the Pakistani state.