Tensions Escalate in Gwadar as Protesters Clash with Military

Baloch activists demand rights and involvement in Chinese-funded projects amid violent confrontations.

One soldier killed and 16 injured in clashes between protesters and military in Gwadar.
Protesters demand the recovery of victims of enforced disappearances and participation in local projects.
Authorities have arrested nearly 1,000 demonstrators and suspended internet services in the region.
The Gwadar port is a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, making the area strategically significant.
Both sides express willingness to negotiate, but violence continues to disrupt the region.