Geneva, March 27 -- A Baloch human rights advocate, Fateh Baloch, has drawn sharp attention to the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan while speaking at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, accusing Pakistani authorities of systemic repression under the guise of security.

Addressing the Council, he highlighted what he described as the increasing use of collective punishment to curb dissent in the province. The activist alleged that recent state actions have disproportionately targeted entire communities, rather than individuals, raising serious concerns about legality and proportionality, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, he pointed to the growing use of sweeping powers ...