1. Mahrang Baloch was born on 3 February 1993 and is a Baloch human rights activist who advocates against alleged enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other human rights abuses in Balochistan, Pakistan.
12 Facts About Mahrang Baloch
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Mahrang Baloch's father, Abdul Gaffar Langove, was an activist who spoke out against humans rights violations in Pakistan.
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Mahrang Baloch has a brother, Nasir Baloch, and several sisters, including Nadia Baloch.
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Mahrang Baloch is a medical professional, having earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Bolan Medical College in Quetta.
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On 11 October 2024, just days after Mahrang Baloch was barred from traveling abroad, an anti-terrorism case was filed against her in the Malir District of Qaidabad by a local businessman.
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The complainant in the first information report accused Mahrang Baloch of "inciting violence in his area", despite the Quaidabad station house officer being unable to confirm any such activities by Mahrang Baloch or her colleagues.
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Mahrang Baloch dismissed the charges as fabricated, attributing the case to the state's discomfort with her activism.
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Mahrang Baloch stated that such reports aim to intimidate those involved in their collective struggle.
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On 22 March 2025, Mahrang Baloch was arrested during a raid on a sit-in protest in Quetta.
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Mahrang Baloch's arrest took place during a wider police crackdown on BYC demonstrations against enforced disappearances.
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In December 2024, Mahrang Baloch was included in the BBC's 100 Women list.
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In March 2025, Mahrang Baloch confirmed through X that she has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025.