November 2013 Human Rights Report of Balochistan
Report of human rights related events in Balochistan for the month of November, 2013 (with archive of other events)
First Case of Selective / Targeted Online Censorship: Pakistani Government Successfully Blocks Specific Links
In an unprecedented event, Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) issued a directive to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block Internet Movies Database (IMDb) on November 19 this year. After an outcry by Pakistani social media community, PTA albeit sent a new order to reverse the block on IMDb only after two days.
Just released! Line Of Freedom, directed by David Whitney
In 2011, an innocent student was abducted by his country's security forces. After days of interrogation and torture, he was shot and dumped in the desert. But incredibly, he survived. This is his true story, and the story of thousands of his countrymen who have died in a secret and dirty war
Baluch activists stage long march to protest thousands allegedly abducted by Pakistani forces
Fifteen year-old Sammi Baluch has been walking for nearly a month through southern Pakistan’s parched, mountainous landscape in the hope of finding her father, who disappeared four years ago after being taken by security forces.
Closed cases, open wounds
The UN’s FSC has cautioned in a report that another disaster is in the making, as the majority of the Awaran earthquake survivors are facing an acute food shortage
EU MPs & Canadian foreign minister express solidarity with Baloch nationalists
BRUSSELS: Legislators from many countries gathered at the European Parliament, Belgium, to discuss the situation in Balochistan and to express their solidarity with the democratic forces. The event ‘Baluchistan: Destiny Denied’ was hosted by the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament and Balochistan House.
Jihadis in The Time of Earthquake
A number of religious organizations, including those known for their intrinsic connections with the jihadist groups, have infested Awaran, a district that was devastated by two powerful earthquakes in September. Apparently, these organizations are out there to carry out relief operations and assist the victims of the earthquake. But their presence has raised eyebrows given that the federal government is restricting credible, non-religious international humanitarian groups.
To appease Arab dignitaries, wildlife department allows hunting of bustard
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KARACHI: Sindh wildlife department has come clean on its stance on the permission given to Arab dignitaries for the hunting of houbara bustard – a migratory bird facing extinction – by saying that the permission had been granted to appease the royal families and not to generate revenue.
Locals report Pakistan military takes advantage of earthquake to move forces into Balochistan
Pakistan reported to be moving military forces into Balochistan.
Baloch Welfare Society and Balochistan Earthquake Fund appeal for donations
Baloch Welfare Society and Balochistan Earthquake Fund appeal to public to help quake victims
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