Balochistan: protest against sentencing of Ms. Karima

Mand: A large number Baloch women and youth have protested against sentencing of vice chairperson of BSO (Azaad) Ms. Karima Baloch. Sources from Mand town in Balochistan reported that the protest rally was led by BNM women wing organiser Ms. Hani Baloch and Ms Shari Baloch. The rally before passing different streets in Soro Bazar finally gathered at Shaheed Diljan chowk. Addressing the public gathering the Baloch women strongly condemn the Pakistani court for sentencing Ms. Karima Baloch and others. They said that Pakistani state was succumbing to the pressure of Baloch women’s political struggle and thus involving Baloch women activists in false cases. Protesters were carrying placards and banners and they chanted slogans against the Pakistani state and its intelligence agencies. They said that Baloch women will continue to struggle for Balochistan liberation alongside with their Baloch Sarmachaar brothers. They said that their struggle cannot be weaken by registering false cases against them, infect such tactics of Pakistani government will further their determination. They said that Ms. Karima Baloch was not alone and every Baloch men and women will not hesitate to protect her. They said Baloch women’s struggle will continue with full zeal and further determination. The Baloch women said that the sacrifices of martyrs of Murghab have given great recognition to Baloch liberation struggle. Every Baloch hates the Pakistani state with the depth of their heart and Baloch nation will not tolerate the occupation at any cost. Baloch struggle for liberation will continue until independent Balochistan re-appears on the world map. On the other hand Maandani youth organisation have protest against the arrest of Mir Pasand Khan and thousands of other missing Baloch person. The rally gathered at Mir Gull Khan Naseer Chowk where the leaders of the rally addressed the public and media. In their speeches they said that the states of Iran and Pakistan are committing atrocities against the people of Balochistan but “we want to tell them that our struggle for independence will continue”. They said Baloch political prisoner should be treated according to Geneva Convention as prisoners of war. The Maandani youth organisation said that Baloch nation should unite under the leadership of Sardar Khair Marri and Brahumdagh Bugti and struggle for independence.