Baluchistan Woman Fights for Rights Through Gandhi’s Path Amidst Violence

The Baluchistan region of Pakistan is a hotbed of unrest, with a separatist movement challenging the government and military. While the Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) employs violent tactics, Dr. Mahrang Baloch leads a nonviolent resistance. She is the leader of the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC), which has been peacefully protesting for the rights of the Baloch people for over a decade. Mahrang strongly denounces violence, regardless of the perpetrator, and believes in peaceful protest as the way forward. She has faced constant threats and her family has suffered losses, including the disappearance and death of her father. Despite these challenges, Mahrang continues to lead the BYC, rallying people around the cause of peace and justice. Her approach has earned her respect and admiration, inspiring a movement that includes women from all ages, uniting the Baloch community and advocating for their rights.