Eight-Year-Old Baloch Boy Arrested: Pakistan’s Crackdown Intensifies
Pakistani authorities arrested eight-year-old Suhaib Baloch from Turbat, Balochistan on July 31, 2025. The arrest stems from the child sharing a speech by prominent human rights activist Gulzar Dost on social media.
This incident represents a significant escalation in the ongoing repression in Balochistan. The arrest of such a young child highlights the increasingly authoritarian nature of the regime.
The charges against Suhaib remain unclear, but the incident underscores the severe restrictions on freedom of speech and expression within the province. Human rights groups have condemned the arrest.
The arrest of Suhaib Baloch raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children in Balochistan. It also throws a harsh spotlight on the human rights situation in the region and Pakistan’s commitment to international human rights norms. The international community must demand Suhaib’s immediate release and an end to such blatant abuses.
