Balochistan Faces Surge in Violence Amidst Push for Peaceful Resistance

Militant attacks and grassroots movements highlight the region's struggle for autonomy and justice.

• Recent Baloch Liberation Army attacks killed 54 people, marking the deadliest day of the year in Pakistan.
• Dr. Mahrang Baloch leads peaceful protests through the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, advocating non-violence.
• The Balochistan insurgency is fueled by ethnic grievances and economic disparities, exacerbated by Chinese investments.
• Security forces' heavy-handed responses have led to thousands of deaths and disappearances over two decades.
• The Baloch Yakjehti Committee's protests have mobilized thousands, despite state attempts to suppress them.

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