Mahrang Baloch condemned the arrest of her human rights lawyer, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, and her husband, emphasizing that Imaan is targeted for her advocacy against enforced disappearances. She expressed solidarity with Imaan and criticized the diminishing rule of law in Pakistan. Additionally, Baloch condemned state aggression against Balochistan National Party leaders amid coercive political tactics.
On October 28, prominent Baloch human rights activist, Mahrang Baloch, expressed her alarm after the arrest of her lawyer, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, alongside her husband Abdul Hadi, while traveling to work. In her post on X, Baloch mentioned, “I am deeply troubled to learn that prominent human rights lawyer and my advocate @ImaanZHazir…were arrested today.” She emphasized her belief that Imaan was being targeted due to her legal fight against enforced disappearances.
The arrest of Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, a noted human rights lawyer, reflects the growing climate of state repression in Pakistan, particularly against individuals advocating for human rights and political accountability. Mahrang Baloch’s activism further underscores the precarious nature of political processes in Balochistan, where the government allegedly resorts to intimidation against dissenters, aiming to stifle voices advocating for change.
In light of Imaan’s arrest, Mahrang Baloch’s voice rises in solidarity, casting a glaring spotlight on the ongoing abandonment of the rule of law in Pakistan. Baloch’s condemnation of state aggression highlights the wretched plight of those pursuing justice in a system riddled with oppression. Her unwavering commitment calls for the need to fortify the right to peaceful activism and political expression in the face of escalating state coercion.
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