Pakistani authorities have reportedly filed a terrorism case against a seven-year-old boy in Balochistan, a region long troubled by an active independence movement.
A troubling development in Gwadar has raised serious concerns over the alleged abuse of Pakistan’s anti-terror laws, particularly in targeting minors and activists.
According to reports, the young boy has been charged under the country’s strict Anti-Terrorism Act for allegedly sharing a TikTok video containing a speech by well-known human rights activist Gulzar Dost.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) fiercely criticised the development, labelling it a “grave violation of human rights” and a glaring misuse of anti-terrorism laws.
“In Turbat, Balochistan, registering an FIR under terrorism clauses against a 7-year-old minor is highly condemnable and a severe violation of human rights. This step is not only contrary to the spirit of the law but also a blatant violation of national and international obligations regarding the protection of children,” the HRCP stated.
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