Sammi Deen Baloch Explained
Sammi Deen Baloch (Baluchi: سمی دین بلۏچ) is a human rights activist and a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).[1] She serves as the General Secretary of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP).[2] [3] Over the last 15 years, she has been a prominent advocate for the rights of Baloch people, including the case of her father, Deen Muhammad Baloch, and other missing individuals from Balochistan.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Her advocacy has drawn attention to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and other human rights abuses in Balochistan. In recognition of her efforts, she was honored with the Front Line Defenders Award in 2024 in Ireland.[9]
In July 2024, Sammi Deen Baloch, along with other members of the BYC, was arrested during the Baloch Raji Muchi protests in Gwadar, where security forces killed three protesters and injured dozens.[10]
Activism
Sammi is involved in advocating against enforced disappearances in Balochistan by law enforcement agencies.[11] She walked from Quetta to Islamabad in 2014, demanding the safe release of her father, Dr. Deen Muhammad, and other missing individuals.[12] Since then, she has played a key role in the Baloch resistance movement, addressing issues such as enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and human rights violations in Balochistan by Pakistani institutions.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17]
Sammi Deen Baloch has been honored with the Asia Pacific Human Rights Award for 2024, presented by Front Line Defenders. The award ceremony took place in Dublin, Ireland.[18] [19]
References
- Web site: 2024-05-31 . Sammi Deen Baloch honoured with human rights award . 2024-07-08 . The News International . en.
- News: 2022-07-06 . More than 5,000 people are missing in Balochistan. I want my father back . 2024-01-29 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
- Web site: Baloch . Sammi Deen . 2023-12-28 . From Balochistan to Islamabad: Why I have been marching since I was 12 . 2024-07-08 . DAWN.COM . en.
- Web site: Baloch . Islam Murad . 2023-06-28 . Release Dr Deen Mohammad Baloch . 2024-07-17 . Pressenza . en-US.
- Web site: Baloch . Sammi Deen . 2023-12-28 . From Balochistan to Islamabad: Why I have been marching since I was 12 . 2024-01-29 . DAWN.COM . en.
- Web site: Dawn.com . 2023-12-26 . Baloch protesters allege harassment by unknown individuals amid police presence . 2024-01-29 . DAWN.COM . en.
- Web site: In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances . 2024-01-29 . thediplomat.com . en-US.
- Web site: Pk . Voice . 2023-06-28 . Dr Deen Muhammad Baloch: 14 years on and still missing . 2024-01-29 . Voicepk.net . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-05-31 . Sammi Deen Baloch honoured with human rights award . 2024-07-08 . The News International . en.
- Web site: Pakistan: Repeated punitive crackdowns on Baloch protests must end . 2024-08-04 . Amnesty International . en.
- News: 2024-02-03 . Pakistan: Marching for the thousands who disappeared in Balochistan . 2024-07-08 . en-GB.
- Web site: 2023-03-08 . The Women Fighting Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan . 2024-01-29 . The Friday Times . en.
- Web site: Dawn . Nadir . Guramani . 2023-12-28 . Baloch protesters give govt 7-day ultimatum to meet demands . 2024-01-29.
- Web site: Mitra . Esha . 2024-01-21 . Pakistani Women Are Demanding Answers for Enforced Disappearances and Killings . 2024-01-29 . Truthout .
- Web site: ANI . 2024-01-16 . Baloch activists meet with UN officials; discuss human rights crisis in Balochistan . 2024-01-29 . ThePrint . en-US.
- Web site: IHC stops authorities from forcing Baloch protesters to end Islamabad sit-in . 2024-01-29 . www.geo.tv .
- Web site: Baloch . Sammi Deen . 2023-12-28 . From Balochistan to Islamabad: Why I have been marching since I was 12 . 2024-01-29 .
- Web site: 2024-05-31 . Sammi Deen Baloch honoured with human rights award . 2024-05-31 . The News International . en.
- Web site: 2024-05-28 . Sammi Deen Baloch . 2024-05-31 . Front Line Defenders . en.
