Several people from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) staged a protest on Thursday (Sep 28) in Switzerland at the venue of the 54th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the mysterious death of political activist Karima Baloch in Canada.&nbsp;

Tensions between India and Canada continue to escalate after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;

The protest took place days after the Trudeau government, once again came under fire as the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada (BHRC) in a strongly worded statement, has raised concerns about the inaction over the abduction and alleged murder of exiled Baloch human rights activist Karima Baloch in 2020.

Speaking to news agency ANI, her husband, Hammal Haidar, who was present at the protest on Thursday, accused the Canadian government of showing no interest in uncovering the truth about the activist’s death.

<h2>What happened to Karima Baloch?</h2>

The body of Karima Baloch was found in Toronto in 2020. She had been living in exile for five years due to terrorism charges in Pakistan. A vocal critic of the Pakistani military and spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) — collectively dubbed as the establishment —Karima Baloch hailed from the region of Balochistan in western Pakistan.

The BHRC, in a statement, earlier this week, claimed that there was a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/justin-trudeau-slammed-for-inaction-over-baloch-activists-mysterious-death-639796">“stark contrast”</a> with the Canadian government’s actions on the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar.&nbsp;

<h2>Karima Baloch was receiving threats: BNM</h2>

“Karima Baloch had revealed about the threats she was receiving. She was bravely engaged in her struggle despite her maternal uncle being abducted and killed by the Pakistani agencies. And one day we got the news about Karima’s death,” Chairman of the BNM Dr Naseem Baloch told ANI.&nbsp;

He added, “Whatever she revealed before her death clearly indicates the kind of threats the Baloch diaspora has been facing. Pakistan Army has been doing barbarism in Balochistan for over seven decades and the world is aware of this.”&nbsp;

<h2>Canadian govt ‘not concerned’: Karima’s husband</h2>

Speaking to the news agency, Haidar said, “We believe that the Canadian government and…justice system didn’t do well for Karima Baloch who died in a suspicious manner…and we have been requesting the Canadian government to investigate her case. But, we have seen no interest from the Canadian government.”&nbsp;

He added, “So, it is our firm belief that the Canadian government is not concerned about our activists living in Canada…”

“She was a high-profile politician and her assassination was taken up by all the international media. All over Balochistan, the people are demanding a thorough investigation into her case. But, unfortunately, we have not seen anything from Trudeau’s government or the Canadian government right now.”&nbsp;

He also went on to accuse the Pakistani intelligence agency of her assassination as a part of their bid to eliminate activists abroad. “We have some information that they are also gathering information about other political activists. So, there is no doubt that the Pakistani military establishment, especially the Pakistani ISI is behind killing,” said Haidar.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
 
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Several people from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) staged a protest on Thursday (Sep 28) in Switzerland at the venue of the 54th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the mysterious death of political activist Karima Baloch in Canada.

Several people from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) staged a protest on Thursday (Sep 28) in Switzerland at the venue of the 54th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the mysterious death of political activist Karima Baloch in Canada. Tensions between India and Canada continue to escalate after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The protest took place days after the Trudeau government, once again came under fire as the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada (BHRC) in a strongly worded statement, has raised concerns about the inaction over the abduction and alleged murder of exiled Baloch human rights activist Karima Baloch in 2020. Speaking to news agency ANI, her husband, Hammal Haidar, who was present at the protest on Thursday, accused the Canadian government of showing no interest in uncovering the truth about the activist’s death. What happened to Karima Baloch? The body of Karima Baloch was found in Toronto in 2020. She had been living in exile for five years due to terrorism charges in Pakistan. A vocal critic of the Pakistani military and spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) — collectively dubbed as the establishment —Karima Baloch hailed from the region of Balochistan in western Pakistan. The BHRC, in a statement, earlier this week, claimed that there was a “stark contrast” with the Canadian government’s actions on the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar. Karima Baloch was receiving threats: BNM “Karima Baloch had revealed about the threats she was receiving. She was bravely engaged in her struggle despite her maternal uncle being abducted and killed by the Pakistani agencies. And one day we got the news about Karima’s death,” Chairman of the BNM Dr Naseem Baloch told ANI. He added, “Whatever she revealed before her death clearly indicates the kind of threats the Baloch diaspora has been facing. Pakistan Army has been doing barbarism in Balochistan for over seven decades and the world is aware of this.” Canadian govt ‘not concerned’: Karima’s husband Speaking to the news agency, Haidar said, “We believe that the Canadian government and…justice system didn’t do well for Karima Baloch who died in a suspicious manner…and we have been requesting the Canadian government to investigate her case. But, we have seen no interest from the Canadian government.” He added, “So, it is our firm belief that the Canadian government is not concerned about our activists living in Canada…” “She was a high-profile politician and her assassination was taken up by all the international media. All over Balochistan, the people are demanding a thorough investigation into her case. But, unfortunately, we have not seen anything from Trudeau’s government or the Canadian government right now.” He also went on to accuse the Pakistani intelligence agency of her assassination as a part of their bid to eliminate activists abroad. “We have some information that they are also gathering information about other political activists. So, there is no doubt that the Pakistani military establishment, especially the Pakistani ISI is behind killing,” said Haidar. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Karima Baloch case: Husband claims Pak's ISI killed activist wife in Canada, slams Trudeau govt's inaction

Pope Francis recently apologised for the abuses inflicted on the Indigenous peoples&nbsp;of Canada. But the Canadian government has made one thing clear, that the plea for forgiveness is far from enough. The government has also suggested that reconciliation of the distressing history is still a work in progress.&nbsp;

During his historic tour of Canada, the 85-year-old pontiff is seeking forgiveness for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. These notorious schools are accused of carrying out government policies aimed at assimilating natives by trying to erase their cultures.&nbsp;

Pope Francis arrived in Quebec City to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon at her Quebec residence. The official government reaction came after that.&nbsp;

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Trudeau insisted that the Catholic Church as an institution is to be blamed for the atrocities and needed to do more to atone. He said, "Apologies for the role that the Roman Catholic Church, as an institution, played in the mistreatment of the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical and sexual abuse that Indigenous children suffered in residential schools run by the church."&nbsp;

The Canadian PM implied that much more needed to be done by the church. He also said that Francis' visit had "an enormous impact" on survivors, it was but a first step.&nbsp;

As quoted by news agency AP, Phil Fontaine, who is a survivor of sexual abuse at the schools and former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, said Wednesday that the additional reference to "local Catholic institutions" went beyond Francis' original apology.&nbsp;

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Fontaine said in a statement, "It reflects the reality that the Catholic Church in Canada is not one institution. It is made up of about 73 different legal institutions, all of which were defendants in the lawsuits."&nbsp;

It is said&nbsp;that more than 150,000 native children in Canada were taken from their homes from the 19th century until the 1970s.&nbsp;

The final report of&nbsp;National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was concluded in 2019, it was found that the Canadian state has perpetrated genocide against Indigenous peoples.&nbsp;

It was said that this genocide is the underlying cause of the contemporary murders and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls.&nbsp;

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Pope Francis recently apologised for the abuses inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. But the Canadian government has made one thing clear, that the plea for forgiveness is far from enough.

Pope Francis recently apologised for the abuses inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. But the Canadian government has made one thing clear, that the plea for forgiveness is far from enough. The government has also suggested that reconciliation of the distressing history is still a work in progress. During his historic tour of Canada, the 85-year-old pontiff is seeking forgiveness for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. These notorious schools are accused of carrying out government policies aimed at assimilating natives by trying to erase their cultures. Pope Francis arrived in Quebec City to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon at her Quebec residence. The official government reaction came after that. ALSO READ | Chinese woman spent years writing fake Russian history on Wikipedia Trudeau insisted that the Catholic Church as an institution is to be blamed for the atrocities and needed to do more to atone. He said, "Apologies for the role that the Roman Catholic Church, as an institution, played in the mistreatment of the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical and sexual abuse that Indigenous children suffered in residential schools run by the church." The Canadian PM implied that much more needed to be done by the church. He also said that Francis' visit had "an enormous impact" on survivors, it was but a first step. As quoted by news agency AP, Phil Fontaine, who is a survivor of sexual abuse at the schools and former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, said Wednesday that the additional reference to "local Catholic institutions" went beyond Francis' original apology. ALSO READ | US Justice Department gets a fresh warrant to search Trump's lawyer phone Fontaine said in a statement, "It reflects the reality that the Catholic Church in Canada is not one institution. It is made up of about 73 different legal institutions, all of which were defendants in the lawsuits." It is said that more than 150,000 native children in Canada were taken from their homes from the 19th century until the 1970s. The final report of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was concluded in 2019, it was found that the Canadian state has perpetrated genocide against Indigenous peoples. It was said that this genocide is the underlying cause of the contemporary murders and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pope's apology not enough for abuses of Indigenous kids, Canadian govt says more needed to be done to atone

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