Balochistan security

Balochistan’s Long March Protest

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Women Are Leading an Unprecedented Protest Movement in Balochistan

Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, Balochistan has been the site of a long-running insurgency – and the heavy-handed response from the state has brought forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and impunity for security forces. In late November, the killing of four Baloch men in an alleged “fake encounter” touched off longstanding anger and anguish. Thousands of … Read more

Mining Projects Face Security Threats in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

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Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

The Pulse | Security | South Asia Baloch militant groups have increasingly targeted commerce, including mining trucks, traveling on local highways.  Advertisement Recent shifts in Balochistan’s security threaten Pakistan’s efforts to capitalize on two major mineral deposits in its largest – but poorest – province. Canadian mining company Barrick Gold seeks to begin mining operations at Reko Diq Copper … Read more