Quetta:The coastal city of Gwadar in Balochistan has descended into chaos as reports of widespread violence and a blanket curfew have surfaced, marking the region as a humanitarian crisis zone. Baloch Unity Committee has urgently appealed to global media outlets and journalists to intervene, alleging severe human rights abuses amid attempts to thwart a peaceful national assembly of Baloch people scheduled for July 28.
Over the past 48 hours, Gwadar and other parts of Makran have experienced complete internet shutdowns and restricted phone networks, exacerbating the tense situation. Reports confirm the imposition of a strict, undisclosed curfew in Gwadar and nearby areas, prohibiting movement in and out of the city.
Baloch nationalists, numbering in the thousands, departed from Quetta early morning for the planned national assembly, only to be halted soon after leaving the city. Despite facing multiple obstacles, including tire punctures and direct fire upon their peaceful convoy, the assembly participants managed to reach Mastung where they are staging a peaceful sit-in.
Meanwhile, authorities have blocked all routes leading to the assembly site near Talar Chawk in Makran, effectively preventing additional convoys from joining. The disruption of mobile and internet services since last night has left the local journalists and Baloch Unity Committee members unable to provide full updates on the unfolding events in Gwadar.
Expressing deep concern, global media organizations have been urged to cover the severe curfew and alleged injustices in Balochistan with journalistic integrity and adherence to ethical standards. The ongoing situation highlights a critical need for international attention and intervention to mitigate the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.
