LONDON: Nine parliamentary ministers from different parties in the UK Parliament have expressed support for a motion addressing the human rights situation in Balochistan, reports Balochistan Post.
Labor MP John McDonnell tabled the motion on December 19, 2023.
It lauded the bravery of Baloch women who are leading a march to Islamabad to protest against enforced disappearances, abductions and killings linked to Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) operations in Balochistan.
Furthermore, the resolution titled “Long March in Balochistan” has received support from various MPs.
Additionally, co-sponsors include former UK shadow defense minister Rachel Maskell, Jim Shannon from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Labor MPs Mary Kelly Foy and Nadia Whittome, and Alison Thewlis from the Scottish National Party (SNP), Balochistan Post . informed of.
Meanwhile, Chris Stephens from the SNP, Apsana Begum from the Labor Party and independent MP Jonathan Edwards have also expressed additional support, demonstrating bipartisan acceptance on the Balochistan issue.
The resolution called on the UK government to express its concern about fundamental human rights violations in Balochistan and violent attacks on Baloch protesters by Islamabad Police.
The cross-party support of Labour, SNP and DUP marks an important step in drawing global attention to the Balochistan issue.
This prompted growing global concern over the state’s perceived response to the protests and the broader human rights situation in Balochistan.
Earlier today, Baloch Yakzehti Committee (BYC) said that the protest against Baloch genocide continues for the 50th day and added that they have traveled from Turbat to Islamabad not only for the love of their loved ones but also to end it. “The state’s inhumane genocidal policies were pursued with brute force and violence in Balochistan.”
In a post shared on Twitter, the Baloch Yakzehti Committee said they need the support of people from all backgrounds and regions to unite and stand against the “powerful forces of tyranny” and send a clear message that they Ready to sacrifice everything for the basics. Right to life and existence. Videos and photos shared by the Baloch Yakjehati Committee show people taking part in a protest outside the National Press Club in Islamabad.
He also appealed for international support, further claiming that government-sponsored picketers, including alleged members of “state-sponsored death squads”, were opposing his demonstration.
