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Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) says it has found 169 bodies in mass graves in Pakistani province of Balochistan. corpses are believed to be members of groups calling for greater autonomy and rights for Balochistan. AHRC suspects they are some of thousands of Balochs who were reportedly arrested and kidnapped by Pakistan's security agencies. commission has called on United Nations to send fact-finding mission to ascertain truth behind killings. Pakistan's government denies claims made by AHRC and says total number of bodies found is just 15. The AHRC expressed "shock and deep concern” over latest killings.

Balochistan is one of Pakistan’s poorest regions, although it has vast natural resources. Baloch separatists allege that Pakistan is systematically suppressing development in region to keep its people weak. people want whole series of issues addressed. These range from human rights abuses, greater autonomy, increased royalties from region's abundant natural resources, and full independence. In period between 2003 and 2012, estimated 8,000 people from Balochistan were reportedly kidnapped by Pakistani security forces. Pakistani expert Malik Siraj Akbar said: " international community must play its role in bringing the people behind these crimes to justice."

 


 
 
 

 

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