Baloch Activist Mahrang Baloch Nominated Again for Nobel Peace Prize

Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch activist, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time, following a controversial life sentence by a Pakistani court. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee highlights this nomination as a symbol of the ongoing struggle for human rights and justice in Balochistan. The organization calls for international support to address the severe human rights violations occurring in the region, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. This nomination not only recognizes Baloch's peaceful activism but also emphasizes the need for global action against political repression in Balochistan.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 27, 2026, 15:56 IST

Mahrang Baloch's Second Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

File image of Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch(Photo: @GarudEyeIntel/X)

Quetta, June 27: The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent human rights organization, has revealed that its central figure, Mahrang Baloch, has received a nomination for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for the second time.

This announcement was made late Friday, shortly after a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced Mahrang Baloch and three other activists to life imprisonment related to the murder of a Frontier Corps official, a ruling that has drawn significant international criticism.

According to a statement from the BYC, the nomination was made in January 2026 but was kept confidential due to organizational policies. The BYC emphasized the importance of publicizing this nomination now, highlighting that the individual facing unfounded terrorism charges from the Pakistani state is being recognized globally as a champion for peace, justice, and human rights.

The BYC asserted that Mahrang Baloch's second nomination underscores the peaceful and democratic nature of their struggle, contrasting it with the state's actions against their leaders, which they describe as politically motivated retaliation.

The organization accused the Pakistani authorities of targeting several Baloch leaders with fabricated charges and unfair trials, aiming to suppress dissent against ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Following the detention of Mahrang Baloch and other leaders, the BYC noted a surge in enforced disappearances and military operations in Balochistan, which have severely impacted the daily lives of the Baloch people.

The BYC urged the global community, human rights advocates, and democratic entities to vocally oppose the dire situation in Balochistan and to safeguard the fundamental rights of Baloch leaders like Mahrang Baloch.

The Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) emphasized the significance of Mahrang Baloch's second nomination, stating that while the Pakistani state pursues her through politically motivated prosecutions, the international community continues to recognize her dedication to human rights and justice.

The rights organization expressed hope that this nomination would lead to increased international attention on the human rights crisis in Balochistan.

"Symbolic recognition must be matched with tangible actions to protect human rights defenders, ensure the release of those imprisoned for peaceful activism, and break the cycle of impunity," the BVJ concluded.