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UNICEF makes efforts to raise awareness about Cervical Cancer, Road Safety through Media Workshops

New Delhi, Nov 16 (NVI) Cervical Cancer and Road Crashes are two huge issues that are claiming umpteen number of lives every day in India.

However, there is lack of awareness and sensitisation about these killer but preventable problems.

To address the gaps in awareness and sensitisation efforts, UNICEF recently held a two-day workshop for Journalists, including Editors, here.

The national Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop titled ‘Workshop for Strategic Engagement of Health Editors: Emerging Adolescent Health Challenges – Cervical Cancer and Road Safety,’ concluded with a strong appeal to the media to deepen its engagement in promoting awareness on cervical cancer prevention and road safety through evidence-based reporting.

The workshop featured in-depth deliberations with senior editors on applying Critical Appraisal Skills (CAS) for evidence-based reporting and strategic storytelling to advance adolescent health.

The workshop brought together senior editors, health journalists, media educators, and public health experts from across India to strengthen evidence-based, sustained, and human-centred reporting on cervical cancer and road safety.

Participants examined structural barriers within newsrooms, discussed the media’s role in countering misinformation, and developed strategies to connect public health data with real-life stories.

Addressing the opening session, Zafrin Chowdhury, Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, UNICEF India, said, “Young people and the media audience at large deserve to know accurate information on health issues affecting them and the society. This can only happen when scientific and medical information is authentically and responsibly translated for the readers and audiences of the media.

“Nothing combats misinformation better than this approach. We need to learn, analyse, understand the professionally share technical information in a way that people can relate to and rely on.

“The media and those of you deliver the information, news and content are longstanding and strongest ally for us in UNICEF in reaching people with the critical information and knowledge they need.”

She went on to add: ”Awareness on cervical cancer or road safety, and an array of other issues, can be understood and disseminated way better with the lens of critical appraisal skills amongst journalists guided by senior editors, which UNICEF has supported over the past decade.”

In 2022, the country reported an estimated 79,103 new cases and 34,805 deaths due to cervical cancer which is largely preventable.

Dr Vivek Virendra Singh, Chief, Health (a.i.), UNICEF India Country Office, said, “Cervical cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented by a vaccine; preventable, and awareness is the most powerful intervention.

“The media can play a decisive role in breaking the stigma that keeps women from seeking help, by presenting cervical health not as a taboo, but as a shared public health priority. Every accurate, empathetic story helps move us closer to a future where no woman loses her life to a preventable disease.”

A special session on road safety, highlighted that India records over 150,000 road deaths every year, with children and young people among the most affected.

“Every crash is preventable, and the media can play a crucial role in reframing road safety as a shared social and governance issue that demands data-driven accountability rather than post-tragedy sympathy. Strong linkages between media, policymakers, and civic data platforms can ensure that road safety coverage focuses on prevention, enforcement, and equity,” Dr Singh said.

Dr. Pallavi Shukla, Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Oncology, AIIMS; Dr. Gautham M. Sukumar, Head, WHO Collaborating Centre, NIMHANS; and Mr. Anil Gulati, Chief of Filed Office a.i., UNICEF Madhya Pradesh, also addressed the participating Editors at the workshop.

Over two days, participants worked in four editorial groups to design newsroom strategies on improving the visibility of women’s health, especially cervical cancer, and road safety issues.

Editors also explored how Artificial Intelligence tools can support data analysis, research translation, and evidence-based storytelling, and discussed ways to make scientific research accessible to language and regional media.

The workshop was conducted under the Critical Appraisal Skills (CAS) framework, a UNICEF-supported initiative launched in 2014 in partnership with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Oxford University, and the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

The trained mentors will now act as master trainers and lead state-level workshops for journalists in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. These state-level engagements will strengthen language media capacities to address misinformation, improve the quality of reporting, and promote responsible, data-driven communication on cervical cancer and road safety. (NVI)

Baloch National Movement commemorates Baloch Martyrs’ Day

Quetta (NVI) : The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized commemorative ceremonies to mark ‘Baloch Martyrs’ Day’, which refers to November 13, 1839 when British troops killed top Baloch leader or ‘Khan-e-Baloch’ Mehrab Khan along with numerous other fighters in fighting after which the United Kingdom occupied the region.

Speaking on the occasion, BNM Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch said that political parties and institutions are the backbone of national liberation movements.

After Pakistan’s occupation, the Baloch resisted repeatedly, but in the absence of strong institutions, the movements could not sustain, he said.

Addressing different programmes, he said institutions are crucial for continuity.

He recalled that the most intense phase of resistance occurred in the 1970s, but the struggle lasted only four years because it lacked an organized structure.

By contrast, the present resistance movement has continued for 25 years and is steadily strengthening precisely because of the foundational role of political organizations.

“If we did not have organized institutions today, our movement would not have reached this strong stage, and the voice of the Baloch would not have echoed on the international stage. The world values our struggle because we have effective organizations and political parties,” he added.

Referring to the Baloch diaspora, he said this is the first time in history that due to war, large numbers of Baloch have dispersed to countries across the world.

Earlier, most Baloch migrated to Afghanistan, but now they are present in far-flung corners of the world — and these are not ordinary migrants, but committed figures associated with the national movement.

The Chairman said that Baloch living in Europe and the United States use every opportunity to reach institutions and raise the Baloch question.

“The current diaspora is far more organized and effective than the migrants of the 1970s. During the last 15 years, BNM has organized the diaspora into a strong political front. Today, the Baloch diaspora is the vanguard of international campaigns exposing human rights violations in Balochistan.”

He added that the strength of the movement today is the result of the tireless work of Baloch political organizations. The political cadres of BNM, BSO-Azad, and BRP have played a decisive role in nurturing Baloch national consciousness.

Dr. Naseem Baloch said that the purpose of Martyrs’ Day is not only to remember martyrs, but to renew the commitment to continue their mission.

“The martyrs fulfilled their responsibility. Now the rest of the journey lies on the shoulders of the living. We are the ideological heirs of the martyrs, and when we joined the party, we swore to carry forward their mission. We must strengthen our institutions and take the movement forward.”

He emphasized that politics is central to the success of national struggles. “Education, human rights advocacy, and armed resistance — these are all different forms of political struggle. If the gun is separated from politics, success becomes impossible. The Tamil movement was powerful, but after the political front weakened and the struggle relied exclusively on armed resistance, it suffered defeat. We must not repeat past mistakes. If I make mistakes, my comrades have full right to criticize and hold me accountable.”

Explaining further, he said the enemy also gains experience over time. “The state has far greater resources and will use every tactic to crush us. We must understand the enemy’s strength and move forward with intelligence and wisdom. Our policies should inflict cost on the enemy without allowing it to anticipate our strategy.”

In addition to Dr. Naseem Baloch, the ceremony was addressed by BNM Secretary of Information and Culture Qazi Dad Muhammad Rehan, Central Committee member Chief Aslam Baloch, Zone President Ustad Mehran, Vice President Talar Naz, and Finance Secretary Meerak Baloch.

Speaking at the event, Qazi Dad Mohammad Rehan said that the Baloch must respect and strengthen their organizations and understand the importance of BNM in Baloch politics. “BNM is the first party that clearly demanded the freedom of Balochistan. Understanding the importance of BNM clarifies why the martyrs sacrificed their lives.”

He said BSO and Baloch students have always played a historic role in the movement. “Student politics is temporary, after which individuals join different organizations. But those who join BNM often remain associated for life — this is an attachment that passes from generation to generation.”

Qazi Rehan said November 13 reminds the nation not only of freedom, but of what has been lost along the way. “Nations around the world preserve their historical heritage, while we have been deprived of ours. Every occupier attempted to erase the history and identity of the oppressed. From Alexander the Macedonian to Arab rulers, all targeted our land’s history and linguistic heritage.”

He recalled that when the British besieged Kalat, the Khan of Kalat sought support from the tribal sardars and sent his daughter as a messenger, but the sardars allied with the British. In contrast, the Hindu Baloch stood for the motherland and recorded a chapter of history that will always be remembered.

“They said: If our faith is a barrier, we are ready to renounce it — but we will not retreat from defending our homeland. They were immortalized in that struggle.”

Other speakers said that nations that remember their martyrs remain victorious, while those who forget their sacrifices are doomed. The martyrs knew the enemy was powerful, yet chose resistance over submission. “If the Baloch today are recognized across the world, it is because of the blood of martyrs.”

They added that Mir Mehrab Khan, fully aware that he faced a far superior enemy, chose the path of martyrdom and set an example for generations. “November 13 is a remembrance of that struggle, and today we salute all our martyrs.”

Speakers said that the foundation laid by Mir Mehrab Khan remains alive today, and the Baloch continue to sacrifice their lives for national freedom, identity and dignity. “Not a single day passes in Balochistan without the martyrdom of a struggler.”

They recalled that when the British marched toward Afghanistan, they feared the Baloch might block their passage. As they traveled through Bolan, the Marri Baloch attacked them and forced them to retreat. (NVI)

Pakistan creating difficulties at peace talks with Afghanistan by raising absurd demands

Flags of Pakistan and Taliban-regime of Afghanistan

Kabul, Nov 7 (NVI) The second round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey appear to be headed for failure once again as the Pakistani side has reportedly been putting absurd and unreasonable demands.

One of the bizarrre demands put forth is that the Taliban regime of Afghanistan should guarantee that no security incident, like bomb explosions or attacks by armed men, would take place in Pakistan, according to Afghan media quoting sources.

The Afghan side is believed to have questioned the Pakistani delegates as to how Kabul could ensure security of Pakistan which anyway has a long history of instability.

The Afghan side asserted that it has nothing to do with the happenings in Pakistan and that ensuring security there was the responsibility of the government there.

Another absurd demand has been that Afghan government should ensure relocation of groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to Afghanistan from Pakistan.

The Afghan side responded by saying that it has nothing to do with the matter related to TTP.

The Afghan delegates also expressed surprise over this demand, saying Pakistan, on one hand, alleges that TTP is based in Afghanistan and on the other hand, says TTP should be relocated to Afghanistan.

This highlighted contradictions in Pakistan’s stand, the Afghan side pointed out.

On its part, the Taliban regime asked Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used by terror groups like ISIS (Daesh) and its airspace is not used against Afghanistan.

The Pakistani delegation showed now signs of accepting these demands of Afghanistan.

It may be noted that even the first round of peace talks failed because of such ridiculous demands put forth by Pakistan. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLF says it killed 8 Pakistani soldiers, injured 5 in multiple attacks

Poster of Baloch Liberation Front (BLF)

Quetta, Nov 6 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) today said it killed 8 Pakistani soldiers and injured 5 in multiple operations against the occupying forces in Balochistan.

The outfit said it also blocked the coastal highway.

Giving details, BLF spokesman said the outfit’s fighters this morning, at around 8:00 am (Pakistan Time), ambushed a unit of the occupying Pakistan army at Pirandar (Kenera), an area adjacent to Awaran city.

The ambush was carried out when those army personnel were conducting foot patrols to secure their incoming convoy.

In the attack, the fighters struck at close range, eliminating 3 soldiers and wounding 3 others, he said, adding the freedom fighters also seized the weapons of the Pakistani soldiers.

Earlier in the morning, BLF fighters planted and detonated an IED using a remote at Dastchin, between Mand, Koh Dagar and Goberd, eliminating two soldiers on the spot.

After the attack, the occupying Pakistani army’s air unit arrived at the site and transported the bodies to Mand Soru camp.

Prior to this, BLF fighters, acting on information from the organization’s intelligence wing, carried out a heavy attack on the Pakistani army personnel in Kuddan in Kech district last evening when the soldiers were unloading rations and other supplies from their vehicle outside their camp.

The operation was carried out by two teams of BLF. The first team attacked the personnel at extremely close range, eliminating 3 personnel on the spot and severely wounding two, the spokesman said.

The second team shelled and fired on the military camp with RPGs and other heavy weapons and also struck and damaged surveillance cameras installed in the camp, he added.

“After the successful operation, BLF fighters withdrew safely to their secure locations. However, as is customary, the occupying Pakistani army then fired heavily with heavy weapons at nearby civilian populations,” the spokesman said.

In another operation last evening, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani military post established in Jirik, Kolwah, with heavy weapons.

Several RPG rounds were fired that landed inside the camp, causing both personnel and material losses to the enemy force, the spokesman said.

BLF fighters also conducted a blockade and snap checks on the coastal highway at Shtangi, on the Gwadar Pasni route last evening.

Closing the road for around 3 hours, BLF fighters carried out searches of vehicles to nab those associated with the Pakistani military.

While the blockade was underway, Assistant Commissioner of Pasni arrived with his official staff and was captured by the fighters, the spokesman said.

After interrogation, and in line with organizational policy and command directives, the BLF released the Assistant Commissioner and his staff on account of their Baloch identity and humanity, but confiscated his official weapons, he said.

At the same time, the fighters set his Buzzer vehicle on fire.

In another operation today, BLF fighters attacked a Pakistani army check post in Guhna near Turbat at about 2:00 pm.

In that operation, the fighters fired multiple rounds of A1 shells at the military camp, which fell inside the camp, causing personnel and material losses to the enemy. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed 2 Pakistani soldiers, injured 9 in separate attacks

Representative image of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Nov 4 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight claimed to have killed 2 Pakistani soldiers and injured 9 in separate attacks in occupied Balochistan.

Giving details, BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said the outfit’s freedom fighters targeted a military truck carrying occupying Pakistani army in the Barshonki area of Kharan by detonating a remote-controlled IED.

As a result of the blast, two enemy army personnel were eliminated and four were wounded, he said.

After being hit, the other personnel of the cowardly occupying army opened heavy fire on civilian population and targeted civilian houses.

Several civilians were killed or injured in the Pakistani military firing.

In another operation today, BLA freedom fighters targeted occupying Pakistani army personnel on Barori Road in Quetta city by firing a grenade using a launcher while they were busy in a blockade near their checkpost.

As a result of the explosion, five occupying army personnel were wounded, the spokesman said. (NVI)

Pakistani military kills 18 innocent Baloch holidayers, labels them as ‘terrorists’
Baloch leader seeks moral, diplomatic, political support of India for their freedom movement

Dr Naseem Baloch, Chairman of Baloch National Movement (BNM) (File Pic)

Quetta, Nov  3 (NVI) In a horrific incident in Pakistan-occupied Balochistan, the Pakistani military has killed 18 innocent Baloch youth on a picnic and falsely labelled them as “terrorists”.

“Those killed were Baloch youth who were on a picnic point in the Chiltan mountains,” Chairman of Baloch National Movement (BNM) Dr Naseem Baloch said today, while terming as “completely false and fabricated” the claim by Pakistani military’s media wing — Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) — about the troops killing “18 Indian-sponsored terrorists” in Balochistan.

He said Pakistani forces used combat drones and gunship helicopters to target the innocent youth, “a horrific act that has become a routine in Balochistan under the guise of so-called ‘counter-terrorism operations’.”

Describing the incident as an “aggression by the coloniser”, Dr Baloch underlined that, “There is no ‘Indian-sponsored terrorism’ in Balochistan but Pakistan itself is a terrorist state involved in Baloch Genocide.”

He asserted that “The people of Balochistan are not foreign agents” but “are native Baloch, struggling for their freedom, and dignity, in their own homeland.”

Pakistan’s repeated attempts to brand the Baloch national struggle as foreign-sponsored are nothing but propaganda designed to justify its crimes and deflect global attention from its atrocities, said the chief of BNM, which is a frontline organisation struggling politically for liberation of Balochistan from Pakistan.

“These killings are part of Pakistan’s systematic campaign of collective punishment against the Baloch nation,” he said.

The Baloch leader urged the international community, the United Nations, and global human rights organizations to take immediate notice of these war crimes and hold Pakistan accountable.

“The world must break its silence. The Baloch nation’s cry for freedom will not be silenced by Pakistan’s lies and bullets,” he said.

“As a nation, we also hope that India and other neighbouring countries will stand on the right side of history to support the Baloch people morally, diplomatically, and politically in their just struggle for freedom,” the BNM leader said in a social media post. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed 17 Pakistani soldiers in multiple attacks

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta, Nov 2 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today claimed to have killed 17 Pakistani soldiers, including 6 commandos, and injured several others in multiple attacks in occupied Balochistan.

The occupying soldiers were killed in BLA operations in Shekhri, Morgand, Makai and Khesar areas of Kalat district over last three days, its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement.

The BLA fighters also seized weapons of the killed army personnel while destroying its supplies.

Giving details, the spokesman said BLA freedom fighters ambushed a foot patrol of the occupying Pakistani army personnel in the Makai area on October 30 when they were delivering supplies to their post.

Meanwhile, another squad targeted the post and supply vehicles of occupying Pakistani army at the Garap location, causing casualties and property losses to the enemy, he said.

BLA freedom fighters also targeted a foot patrol party of the occupying Pakistan army in the Shekhri and Morgand locations at around 5 am on October 31.

Subsequently, vehicles of the occupying army that had reached the said location were also ambushed and attacked by BLA warriors, resulting in further heavy casualties for the enemy.

Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters also targeted on-foot soldiers who were advancing toward the said location from Shah Mardan camp of occupying army.

Fighters also seized weapons from neutralized personnel and prolonged clashes began here that continued for several hours.

Meanwhile, in Khesar area between Johan and Shah Mardan, another BLA squad ambushed three vehicles of occupying Pakistani army, in which six SSG and SOG commandos were neutralized and several others were wounded, the spokesman said.

BLA warriors also seized war equipment of enemy army commandos, including weapons, night vision and thermal scopes.

In these attacks, more than 17 occupying Pakistani army personnel, including six commandos were neutralized and several others were wounded, Jeeyand Baloch said.

He said the clashes that began early on the morning of October 31 at Morgand continued until evening, with the occupying army using gunship helicopters.

Nevertheless, Baloch Liberation Army’s freedom fighters in various squads continued to fight occupying army at various locations.

“Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for these attacks and reiterates its resolve to carry out more deadly attacks on the enemy. Our armed struggle will continue until the Baloch nation achieves independence and the occupying army will face defeat on every front,” he said. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed 9 Pakistani soldiers in multiple attacks

Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOQ) of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, Oct 29 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight claimed to have killed 9 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in 6 different operations across Pakistan-occupied Balochistan.

BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said the freedom fighters targeted the occupying Pakistan Army in Kharan, Kalat, Noshki, Naseerabad and Dhader.

In one operation, BLA freedom fighters ambushed a convoy of the occupying Pakistan army when it was trying to advance in Kharan in Lehjeh today with the intent of aggression, he said.

Three army vehicles came under direct attack, as a result of which 4 occupying Pakistani army personnel were eliminated and several were wounded, Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement.

Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters also attacked posts of occupying Pakistani army in the Shekhri, Morgand area of Kalat yesterday, the spokesman said.

The operation, during which heavy and automatic weapons were used by the freedom fighters, resulted in the elimination of at least 3 Pakistani soldiers and injuries to several, he said.

BLA freedom fighters also targeted a military post in the Shah Mardan area of Kalat on the same day, as a result of which one occupying army man was eliminated on the spot while the enemy army suffered further casualties, the spokesman said in a statement.

Last night, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters attacked the security checkpoints of central camp of occupying army near the bus terminal in Noshki.

One occupying Pakistani army personnel was eliminated in the operation, while fighters destroyed a spy camera installed by occupying Pakistani army at the same location, he said.

BLA freedom fighters also targeted a police force vehicle by throwing a grenade at it today in the Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad.

As a result of the attack, three soldiers were wounded, the spokesman said.

In another operation, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters carried out a hand grenade attack at a Pakistan Army post in Dhadar last night, in which two occupying army personnel were wounded. (NVI)

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks fail, hostilities may increase

Flags of Pakistan and Taliban-regime of Afghanistan

Kabul, Oct 28 (NVI) The three-day peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey collapsed and ended today without any agreement, mainly because of the belligerent and humiliating attitude of the Pakistani delegation, according to sources privy of the developments over the  last three days.

The attitude of the Pakistani delegation was found to be rude, humiliating and demeaning towards the Afghans, sources said, adding the manner in which the talks broke indicated that the hostilities could increase between the two neighbours.

The main sticking point at the talks, brokered by Turkey and Qatar, was Pakistan’s illogical insistence that the Afghan side should “guarantee” that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, will not conduct any operations against the Pakistani State.

Another major reason for the failure of the talks was Pakistan’s refusal to guarantee that Afghanistan’s air space would not be violated in future.

Afghanistan has faced several aerial attacks from the Pakistani soil, carried out either by the Pakistani military or the US military.

At the talks, Afghanistan insisted insisted that such actions should no longer happen and Pakistan should not allow the US to carry out drone attacks inside Afghanistan.

The Pakistani delegation initially agreed to give such a guarantee but reversed the decision after a phone call, reported TOLO news of Afghanistan.

It added that Pakistan also admitted during the talks that it has an agreement with the United States to allow drone strikes inside Afghanistan.

Pakistan also refused to give any assurance about taking action against ISIS or Daesh terror network, which uses the Pakistani soil to carry out attacks in Afghanistan, sources said.

In turn, the Pakistani delegation claimed that TTP was using the Afghan territory to carry out attacks in Pakistan and wanted the Afghanistan government to guarantee that TTP would stop its activities.

The Afghan side maintained that it has nothing to do with what the TTP does and said it was Pakistan’s internal matter.

Controlling attacks inside Pakistan is the job of its military and security forces, the Afghan delegation told its counterpart.

At this, the Pakistani delegation threatened that if the TTP carries out an attack in Pakistan, Afghanistan will be targeted by Pakistan.

This angered the Afghan delegation, which said any provocative action by Pakistan would be given a befitting response.

According to sources, the demand by Pakistan that Afghanistan should call TTP groups into Afghanistan and control them surprised even the mediators — representatives of Qatar and Turkey.

 

Many a time, the Pakistani military officials present at the negotiating table mocked Afghans and passed offensive remarks, which was not liked by the representatives of Qatar and Turkey. (NVI)

BNM activists tell story of Pakistani military oppression in South Korea

Protest by Baloch National Movement (BNM) in Busan, South Korea

Quetta, Oct 27 (NVI) People in Busan in South Korea have also become aware of the oppression being committed by the Pakistani military against the people of occupied Balochistan, particularly in besieged Zehri town of Khuzdar province.

The awareness was created by the Baloch National Movement (BNM) activists by holding a demonstration in Nampo-dong area of Busan.

The BNM activists distributed pamphlets in English and Korean to inform the local population about the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Balochistan, according to a statement issued by the organisation.

They highlighted aspects related to severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, the conversion of hospitals into military bases, and a 24-hour curfew restricting civilians’ movement out of Zehri since August 11.

According to the demonstrators, the Pakistani military recently carried out airstrikes at residential houses in Zehri, killing more than 20 civilians, including children. More than 50 young men have also been abducted by the Pakistani forces and intelligence agencies.

Zehri has been besieged by the Pakistani military since August 11 when freedom fighters of Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) took control of the town. The Pakistani military, in its desperate bids to re-occupy Zehri, has been resorting to aerial bombings and heavy artillery shelling on the town.

The BNM activists, during the day-long demonstration, stated that the “Punjabi Army” (a pseudonym for Pakistan Army) is involved in war crimes against the Baloch people and emphasized the need to hold it accountable at the international level.

They carried banners reading: “End Zehri Siege!”, “Justice for Balochistan!”, and “Stop Baloch Genocide!”.

Additionally, they displayed images of destroyed homes and grieving families from Zehri to raise awareness among the local population.

Speakers at the protest said, “Zehri is bleeding, and the world must not remain silent.”

 

They called on Amnesty International and other human rights organizations to intervene immediately and ensure humanitarian access to Zehri.

The Busan protest was part of a series of recent demonstrations by the BNM around the world, aimed at drawing international attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Zehri.

The organisation has already held such demonstrations in the UK and Germany. (NVI)

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