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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Kill and dump': Baloch journalist gunned down in front of family in Pakistan
Picture source: The Balochistan point Abdul Latif Baloch, a well-known journalist in Pakistan's Balochistan province, was shot dead inside his home in Mashkay, in the wee hours of Saturday. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a local rights group, confirmed that he was shot by state-backed armed groups at around 3 am, in front of his wife and children, reported news agency ANI. Latif was respected for his fearless coverage of human rights abuses and military operations in Balochistan. His work focused on enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the struggle of ordinary Baloch citizens. His death underlines the extreme risk faced by reporters in Pakistan. This incident comes just months after his son, Saif Baloch, and seven other family members were reportedly abducted by security forces and later found dead. Activists describe these patterns of violence as part of Pakistan's 'kill and dump' policy, used to silence dissent and suppress the Baloch identity. Shalee Baloch of the Baloch Women Forum described the killing as part of 'systemic violence' against the Baloch people. She urged international organisations and media to intervene, saying silence from the global community is enabling further bloodshed. Human rights groups and press freedom organisations have condemned the assassination and are calling for urgent international pressure on Pakistan with regard to Balochistan. The region has been the site of persistent and grave human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of dissenting voices.
Deccan Herald
25-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
Journalist shot dead in Pakistan's Balochistan province
A senior police official said that the journalist, Abdul Latif Baloch, who worked for a Quetta-based newspaper, was shot dead when the gunmen entered his house and tried to kidnap him.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Baloch journalist Abdul Latif assassinated inside home in front of his wife, children
In a chilling escalation of violence against journalists in Balochistan, renowned journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was brutally assassinated in the early hours of May 24 inside his home in Mashkay, district Awaran. According to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, he was shot dead at approximately 3 am by Pakistani state-backed militias, in full view of his wife and children. Abdul Latif Baloch was widely respected for his fearless reporting on human rights violations and resistance in the war-torn province. His work gave voice to the oppressed and documented the suffering of Baloch communities under Pakistani military operations. In a region where journalism is often criminalized, his assassination underscores the extreme risks faced by truth-tellers. This killing is part of what Baloch activists describe as Pakistan's "kill and dump" policy--a systematic campaign to silence dissent and erase Baloch identity. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee noted that just months ago, Abdul Latif's son, Saif Baloch, along with seven other family members, were forcibly disappeared by security forces and later found dead. "This is not just a tragedy for one family--it is an act of terror meant to silence an entire people," said the Committee in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). "We call on the United Nations, international media, and press freedom organizations to break their silence and confront these crimes against humanity." Shalee Baloch, organizer of the Baloch Women Forum, posted on X, "The egregious killing of journalist Abdul Latif in Mashkay, Awaran district starkly highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan, necessitating immediate accountability and transparency. This incident exemplifies the systemic violence perpetrated by state officials against the Baloch people, characterized by enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings." She added, "The international community must acknowledge the severity of the human rights situation and pressurize the state to ensure accountability. The persistent silence surrounding the Baloch genocide is untenable, and prompt action is essential to prevent further bloodshed. Justice must, once and for all, prevail." The assassination has sparked outrage among human rights groups and press freedom advocates, who emphasize the urgent need for international intervention and accountability in Balochistan. (ANI)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Baloch journalist Abdul Latif killed in cold blood as crackdown on press escalates in Pakistan
In Balochistan, journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was assassinated in his home in Awaran district, allegedly by state-backed militias, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. Known for reporting on human rights violations, his death highlights the dangers faced by journalists in the region. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a chilling escalation of violence against journalists in Balochistan, renowned journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was brutally assassinated in the early hours of May 24 inside his home in Mashkay, district to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee , he was shot dead at approximately 3 am by Pakiststate-backed militias, in full view of his wife and Latif Baloch was widely respected for his fearless reporting on human rights violations and resistance in the war-torn province. His work gave voice to the oppressed and documented the suffering of Baloch communities under Pakistani military a region where journalism is often criminalized, his assassination underscores the extreme risks faced by killing is part of what Baloch activists describe as Pakistan's "kill and dump" policy--a systematic campaign to silence dissent and erase Baloch identity. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee noted that just months ago, Abdul Latif's son, Saif Baloch, along with seven other family members, were forcibly disappeared by security forces and later found dead."This is not just a tragedy for one family--it is an act of terror meant to silence an entire people," said the Committee in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). "We call on the United Nations, international media, and press freedom organizations to break their silence and confront these crimes against humanity."Shalee Baloch, organizer of the Baloch Women Forum, posted on X, "The egregious killing of journalist Abdul Latif in Mashkay, Awaran district starkly highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan, necessitating immediate accountability and transparency. This incident exemplifies the systemic violence perpetrated by state officials against the Baloch people, characterized by enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings."She added, "The international community must acknowledge the severity of the human rights situation and pressurize the state to ensure accountability. The persistent silence surrounding the Baloch genocide is untenable, and prompt action is essential to prevent further bloodshed. Justice must, once and for all, prevail."The assassination has sparked outrage among human rights groups and press freedom advocates, who emphasize the urgent need for international intervention and accountability in Balochistan.
