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3 months ago
London politics

Deadly twin blasts target Pakistani candidate offices on election eve

Two explosions near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed 26 people and wounded dozens on the eve of the general election.
Authorities are boosting security at polling booths but it remains unclear who was behind the attacks. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
World news

Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Here's what to know

Pakistan launched an attack on a Balochistan separatist group inside Iran, just days after Iran attacked a separatist group in Pakistan.
The attacks highlight the presence of militants, separatists, and smugglers in the Balochistan region, which spans Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Iran has been involved in a variety of flashpoints across the Middle East, including Gaza and Iraq's Kurdish region. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Up First briefing: Pakistan attacks Iran; Maine court holds Trump ballot decision

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Iran, killing at least nine people.
The conflict between Pakistan and Iran is playing out in Balochistan, an area straddling both countries where separatists, militants, and smugglers are active. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Kill and dump policy': Baloch protest man's custodial murder in Pakistan

Nearly 400 ethnic Baloch, including women and children, are protesting extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan province.
The protesters have traveled long distances and are enduring harsh weather conditions to demand justice for their loved ones.
The Balochistan government has been accused of unlawful detentions, torture, and killings as part of its counter-terrorism efforts. [ more ]
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