Sabiha Baloch () is a

human rights activist A human rights defender or human rights activist is a person who, individually or with others, acts to promote or protect human rights. They can be journalists, environmentalists, whistleblowers, trade unionists, lawyers, teachers, housing camp ...

and a leader of the

Baloch Yakjehti Committee The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC; ; ) or Balochistan Yakjehti Committee ('Balochistan Unity Committee'), is a human rights movement established in response to alleged state human rights abuses in Balochistan, Pakistan. The BYC's roots can be tra ...

(BYC). She was a former chairperson of Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC). In July 2024, Sabiha, along with

Sammi Baloch Sammi Deen Baloch () is a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). She serves as the General Secretary of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP). Over the last 15 years, Sammi has been a prominent advocate for the rights of Baloch people, ...

and other members of the BYC, was arrested during the Baloch Raji Muchi protests in

Gwadar Gwadar (Balochi/ ur, ) is a port city with located on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, Pakistan. The city is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea opposite Oman. Gwadar is the 100th largest city of Pakistan, according to the 2 ...

, where security forces killed three protesters and injured dozens.

Activism

Sabiha has faced reprisals for her activism. Her brother and cousin were forcibly disappeared due to her work, later released after three months in detention. She took part in a protest in Turbat, Balochistan, against the extrajudicial killings of four victims of enforced disappearance in November 2023.

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