Baloch Protest Sit-In Ends After Agreement with Gwadar Officials
- The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has ended its sit-in after reaching an agreement with Gwadar officials.
- The agreement includes the restoration of internet services and the opening of blocked roads.
- The protest began due to the stoppage of convoys heading to a BYC meeting, resulting in injuries and disrupted traffic.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has called off its sit-in protests in Gwadar and across Balochistan following successful negotiations with local officials late Thursday. The sit-in, which began when protesters were blocked from attending a BYC meeting, saw disruptions to major highways and resulted in clashes that left 14 people injured.
The agreement, signed by Dr. Mahrang Baloch of the BYC and the Gwadar district’s deputy commissioner, includes the restoration of internet services and the reopening of blocked roads. The deputy commissioner assured that all roads would be cleared for traffic and that individuals arrested during the protests would be released once the demonstrations ceased.
Earlier, Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove addressed the situation, condemning what he described as an organized conspiracy against the state. Langove emphasized that the government remains open to dialogue and accused those behind the protests of attempting to instigate violence against the state.
The sit-in had significantly affected traffic flow, with major routes including the Makran Coastal Highway M8 being closed, causing delays for cargo trucks and passenger vehicles. The protesters had been demanding the recovery of missing persons, which fueled their demonstrations and subsequent negotiations.
