The life sentence for Baloch rights activist Dr Mahrang has once again drawn international attention to the long-standing human rights crisis in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. For the world, the case cannot be simply about the fate of one activist but it presents the real picture of human rights violations in that region. Dr Mahrang’s life sentence represents the widening gap between Pakistan’s constitutional promises of democracy and freedom of expression and the realities faced by those who question state policies in the country’s largest yet most marginalized province.

Dr Mahrang Baloch has emerged as one of the most recognizable faces of the peaceful Baloch rights movement over the years. She has been consistently organizing peaceful sit-ins, marches, and public gatherings for disappeared persons garnering her full support from their relatives. Dr Mahrang’s activism has largely centered on seeking accountability, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law rather than promoting violence or armed resistance.

Dr Mahrang Baloch has been associated with The Baloch........

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