Leading Pakistani human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life in prison in Balochistan province. The conviction stems from a case linked to the death of a paramilitary soldier during a protest in 2024. Baloch has been a prominent voice against enforced disappearances in the region for years. The case, reported by the BBC, involves allegations that Baloch incited violence leading to the soldier’s death during a demonstration organized by the Balochistan Unity Committee. Details surrounding the protest and the specific charges remain contested. The sentencing has drawn concern from human rights organizations who view it as a suppression of dissent. This ruling signals a potential escalation in the crackdown on activists in Balochistan.