UN experts express concern over the conviction and sentencing of Baloch political activist Dr Mahrang Baloch in Pakistan. In statements reported by NDTV, the experts condemn the life sentence and say it results from what they describe as an unfair trial. They also raise concerns that terrorism-related charges are being used in a way that does not fairly reflect the underlying allegations against Baloch.
The experts frame Dr Mahrang Baloch as a prominent advocate associated with the rights of Pakistan’s minority Baloch community. According to the reported account, the UN experts’ criticism focuses on due-process issues and the broader implications of applying terrorism charges in such cases.
The coverage does not include responses from Pakistani authorities or the defence, nor does it provide additional case details beyond the experts’ characterisation of the trial and charges. The statements highlight the UN experts’ position that the conviction and life sentence are unjust.
