As previously reported by AAWL here, here and here, Baba Jan, a human rights and labour activist, was arrested late last year following demonstrations by thousands of people in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan demanding government compensation for landslide damage. Police repression of these protests included the shooting of two villagers — a father and son. On April 28, Baba Jan was taken from his cell by elite security agencies and has since been subjected to beatings and torture.Melbourne activists have organised a solidarity rally, calling for the release of Baba Jan and the Hunza 5.
Wednesday 27 June at 12:30pm
Cnr Bourke and Swanston Streets
Information: Tony 0437 237 010
As previously reported by AAWL here, here and here, Baba Jan, a human rights and labour activist, was arrested late last year following demonstrations by thousands of people in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan demanding government compensation for landslide damage. Police repression of these protests included the shooting of two villagers — a father and son. On April 28, Baba Jan was taken from his cell by elite security agencies and has since been subjected to beatings and torture.Melbourne activists have organised a solidarity rally, calling for the release of Baba Jan and the Hunza 5.
Wednesday 27 June at 12:30pm
Cnr Bourke and Swanston Streets
Information: Tony 0437 237 010
