Balochistan Tensions Rise as Another Baloch Woman Goes Missing
Rubina Baloch, a 30-year-old government Lady Health Visitor, has been forcibly taken by security forces in Turbat, Balochistan. Her disappearance marks the second case of a Baloch woman missing in just over a month, intensifying concerns over the rising trend of enforced disappearances in the region.
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Security forces in Balochistan have reportedly detained another Baloch woman, escalating tensions in the region over enforced disappearances. The Balochistan Post reports that 30-year-old Rubina Baloch was taken from her sister's home in Turbat by the Frontier Corps and Military Intelligence.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and the Baloch Women Forum have condemned the abduction and are demanding her immediate release. They highlight the increase in such incidents, with activists calling for an end to the unlawful targeting of women.
This incident follows the disappearance of Mahjabeen Baloch, a 24-year-old student, seized from Quetta Civil Hospital one month ago. The cases are fueling fears and frustration among the Baloch community, demanding answers and accountability from authorities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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