Islamabad [Pakistan], The house of Minaj Mukthar, a singer from Balochistan, was raided and her family tortured by Pakistani law enforcement agencies recently in Kech district of Balochistan.
Mukhtar was known to use his musical talent to foster political awareness and advocate for art and culture among the Baloch community.
He was a director of Zrumbesh Zemir and a member of the board of directors of Zrumbesh Broadcasting, one of the largest news outlets in Balochistan, PAANK, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, reported on Saturday.
According to PAANK's statement, "The raid, which took place in Tump, Kech, resulted in the torture of Mukhtar's father and other family members. This heinous act appears to be an attempt to intimidate Mukhtar and silence his activism. Such actions by "The Pakistan army exemplifies the disturbing practice of attacking the families of nationalist political activists and cadres, a form of collective punishment that constitutes state terrorism."
While condemning the act of intimidation, PAANK stated that human rights violations and the serious consequences they have for the affected people and communities.
The use of torture and intimidation against relatives of political activists is a clear violation of international human rights law, which Pakistan is obliged to respect.
PAANK regretted the Pakistani administration saying that the Pakistani administration must immediately cease all forms of punishment, intimidation and state-sponsored terrorism against the Baloch community. The PAANK statement also urged the international community to take immediate and decisive measures to protect human rights in Balochistan.
Furthermore, while showing solidarity with the Baloch singer, PAANK also showed support to all the people who have been stripped of their rights in Balochistan.
Mukhtar was known to use his musical talent to foster political awareness and advocate for art and culture among the Baloch community.
He was a director of Zrumbesh Zemir and a member of the board of directors of Zrumbesh Broadcasting, one of the largest news outlets in Balochistan, PAANK, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, reported on Saturday.
According to PAANK's statement, "The raid, which took place in Tump, Kech, resulted in the torture of Mukhtar's father and other family members. This heinous act appears to be an attempt to intimidate Mukhtar and silence his activism. Such actions by "The Pakistan army exemplifies the disturbing practice of attacking the families of nationalist political activists and cadres, a form of collective punishment that constitutes state terrorism."
While condemning the act of intimidation, PAANK stated that human rights violations and the serious consequences they have for the affected people and communities.
The use of torture and intimidation against relatives of political activists is a clear violation of international human rights law, which Pakistan is obliged to respect.
PAANK regretted the Pakistani administration saying that the Pakistani administration must immediately cease all forms of punishment, intimidation and state-sponsored terrorism against the Baloch community. The PAANK statement also urged the international community to take immediate and decisive measures to protect human rights in Balochistan.
Furthermore, while showing solidarity with the Baloch singer, PAANK also showed support to all the people who have been stripped of their rights in Balochistan.
