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Baloch Activist Warns of Forced Evictions and Rights Abuses in Balochistan
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News18•17-10-2026, 17:00
Baloch Activist Warns of Forced Evictions and Rights Abuses in Balochistan
- •Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch has raised serious concerns over forced evictions, home demolitions, and restrictions on essential supplies across Balochistan.
- •Decades of displacement have uprooted thousands of families, cutting them off from their ancestral lands and traditional livelihoods.
- •Recent incidents spanning from Mastung to Gwadar have left residents with little time to relocate or find alternative shelter.
- •Prolonged curfews and road closures in areas like Zehri, Mashkay, and Zamuran have severely restricted access to food and necessities for months.
- •Activists stress that any relocation must include adequate protection, alternative housing, and guarantees of safe return to protect community identity.
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Sammi Deen Baloch highlighted that forced evictions, home demolitions, and prolonged restrictions on essential supplies are violating fundamental rights across Balochistan, with thousands of families affected by displacement and restricted access to necessities in 2026.
Incidents of home demolitions and forced displacements stretched from Mastung to Gwadar, including Shoor Parod, Nushki, Chagai, and Kharan, while prolonged curfews and road closures affected Zehri, Mashkay, and Zamuran.
She maintained that security considerations do not absolve authorities of their responsibilities, stating that any relocation must include adequate protection, alternative housing, livelihood opportunities, and guarantees of a safe return.
