Pakistani activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
Pakistani human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Quetta, Balochistan, on charges of "terrorism" and "murder". The verdict was delivered on June 22.
Pakistani human rights activist Mahrang Baloch was recently sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Quetta, Balochistan. The verdict, delivered on June 22, found Baloch guilty of "terrorism" and "murder." Baloch, a prominent voice for the Baloch people and a leader within her organization, the Committee, has long been a target of Pakistani authorities. The 33-year-old was tried alongside another leader from her group in the provincial capital, located near the borders of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. This sentencing follows a period of heightened scrutiny from the government regarding her activism.
Sources: Le Monde — International