Balochistan

A massive protest of women wearing colorful head wraps and masks with signs supporting Karima Mehrab Baloch.

Canada urged to investigate the death of Baloch human rights activist 

Karima Mehrab Baloch, 37, advocated for Balochistan's regional independence from Pakistan. Her death in Canada has sparked an international outcry.

Canada urged to investigate the death of Baloch human rights activist 
Hazara men carry the coffins of their relatives who were killed after gunmen opened fire on a car, during a funeral ceremony in Quetta, Pakistan, July 19, 2017.

Pakistani Hazaras face a constant threat of targeted violence. Many say the security response has been ghettoizing and ineffective.

Pakistani Hazaras face a constant threat of targeted violence. Many say the security response has been ghettoizing and ineffective.
Baloch separatists

A silent war in Pakistan's Balochistan has hindered aid to earthquake victims

A silent war in Pakistan's Balochistan has hindered aid to earthquake victims
Earthquake in Pakistan

Pakistan government asks separatist militant groups to stop fighting so they can get help to survivors of earthquake

Pakistan government asks separatist militant groups to stop fighting so they can get help to survivors of earthquake

The Insurgency in Pakistan's Largest Province

The Insurgency in Pakistan's Largest Province

Music Heard on Air for June 15, 2011

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for June 15, 2011. Artists featured are: Oumou Sangare, Balkan Beat Box, AfroCubism, Kaya Project, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni ba, Oran Etkin.

Music Heard on Air for June 15, 2011