Geneva, April 25 -- Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the brutal treatment of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders by Pakistani security forces while they were in custody.

In a post on X, she expressed concern over the mistreatment of Baloch Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD'S), including Mahrang Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and the reported transfer of Beebow to another prison. Lawlor called for their immediate release and emphasised that any treatment they endure in custody should adhere to the Mandela Rules.

The detainees, including Mahrang Baloch, Bebarg Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and Beebow Baloch, are reportedly victims of abuse, with allegations that Counter-Terrorism De...