Protests in #GilgitBaltistan are raging against the arrests of Awami Action Committee (AAC) leaders like Advocate Ehsan Ali and Engineer Mahboob Wali, with demonstrations in Hunza, Gilgit, and Skardu demanding their release. These arrests, under anti-terrorism laws for alleged anti-state activities, are seen as political tactics to silence dissent in a region already tense due to its contested status in the Kashmir dispute. Pakistan administers Gilgit-Baltistan, but it's claimed by India and has limited autonomy, fueling frustration. The area's strategic location—bordering Afghanistan, China, and India-illegally occupied Kashmir—amplifies its geopolitical importance. Civil society condemns these moves as suppressing voices in a region craving rights and recognition. Time for dialogue, not detention! Thanks for your kind attention to this matter. #ReleaseAACGBLeaders #GilgitBaltistan