Amnesty International urges Pakistan to stop crackdown on protesters after Quetta shooting

Activists in Pakistan reported that three people were killed and seven others injured after Pakistani security forces opened fire on Baloch protesters. The shooting occurred in the city of Quetta during a peaceful protest on Friday, March 21.

Amnesty International condemned the incident and called on Pakistan to immediately stop the crackdown on protesters and ensure the right to peaceful assembly. The organization also demanded the release of those arrested during the protests.

In the attack...