Balochistan leaders seek israel help amid pakistan crackdown. Federal register designation of balochistan liberation. The balochistan crises took a new shape in early 2009 when unhcr representative, john solecki was abducted from quetta. Meanwhile, balochistan province was the site of several distinct conflicts, including a nationalist and separatist move ment led by the baloch liberation army and the baloch liberation united front, which targeted ethnic punjabis and. This report documents sunni militant attacks on the mostly shia hazara.
He did so while stationed in new delhi and requested that global powers, including india, help the liberation of the region. Internal and external factors in balochistan conflict 84 issra papers 2012 banned balochistan liberation army bla, was killed in an ambush while crossing afghanistan to pakistan in november 2007. The group seeks independence from pakistan and to rid the region from foreign exploitation and intervention. Balochistan has come into limelight in the international media and the resistance movements have risen to the extent where the baloch are demanding liberation and separation. In 2010 the balochistan government devised a three pronged strategy of economic growth, social sector development and financing development education policy traditional education policy in balochistan has been a mix of nationally driven documents. Forgotten war, forsaken people vivekananda international. Balochistan liberation army bla the bla is a baloch nationalist armed separatist group based in the province of. The bla was led by balach marri until he was killed in 2007. It is widely believed to be led by brahumdagh bugti, nawab akbar bugtis grandson, who is in exile although he denies that he supports violence. Hundreds of teachers and other professionals have fled the province as a result of these killings, bringing the education system to a breaking point and damaging the local. By anwar ali tsarpa on 23 november 2018, a baloch insurgent group, the balochistan liberation army bla attacked the chinese consulate in karachi, pakistan. Interior minister chaudhry nisar revealed that the. Pdf understanding the insurgency in balochistan researchgate. According to the hrcp, terrorist attacks in balochistan killed 2,050 innocent persons and injured another 3,822 in.
His brother, hyrbyair marri, is generally considered the current leader of the organization, which stands for the. Effects and implications on federation of pakistan umbreen javaid. Federal register federal register document issue for. Army retaliated by destroying vast areas of tribal land and ultimately the insurgency ended in 1969 when the separatists agreed to ceasefire, the one unit policy was abolished and balochistan was recognized as the fourth province of west pakistan. Pakistan global coalition to protect education from attack. Balochistan liberation army bla historical background balochistan comprises 44% of pakistans landmass, yet contains only 5% of the population. Oppression in balochistan and its struggle for freedom. From 2000 until his death in 2007 on the pakafghan border in disputed circumstances, the bla was led by balaach marri a son of veteran baloch nationalist, the. This structure later became the baloch peoples liberation front bplf and initiated the 1973 insurrection. Baloch separatists demanding greater autonomy have for years been waging an insurgency in the province, which is also riven by sectarian and islamist violence. He was once reportedly in balochistan liberation army s kabo.
The pakistan flag atop the building was burned in the attack, and replaced with the blas. It has been in armed conflict with the pakistani government since. Subsequently, the khan was forced to sign the merger document and kalat was annexed. He was involved in recruiting terrorists from balochistan on the directions of lej leadership. Billing code 4710ad department of state public notice 10812 designation of balochistan liberation army as a specially designated global terrorist. Balochistan 1974 vs baloch republican army bra territory 2007 61. Blf is a militant group operating in the balochistan region of southwestern asia. There was an army operation going on then which still continues. Baloch republican army and the balochistan liberation army. The bla is listed as a terrorist organization by pakistan, united kingdom and the united states. Balochistan republican army mapping militant organizations. Understanding pakistans baloch insurgency the diplomat. The group has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the pakistani government.
Mar 10, 2018 balochistan liberation army is a listed terrorist organization not only under the law of pakistan but also other countries including the uk. Balochistan liberation army how is balochistan liberation. The balochistan liberation army bla is a clandestine militant group that was formed in the early 1980s. The balochistan liberation army bla has claimed the attack on the jinnah residency in ziarat, express news reported on saturday. In addition to the bra, the balochistan liberation front blf, the balochistan liberation army bla, lashkare balochistan leb, and the jhalawan baloch tiger are also active in the region. The group was founded by jumma khan marri in 1964 in damascus, and played an important role in the 19681973 insurgency in sistan and baluchestan province of iran and 19731977 insurgency in balochistan province of pakistan. The balochistan liberation army claimed responsibility for that attack. Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1b of executive order 224 of september 23, 2001, as amended by executive order 268 of july 2, 2002, and executive order 284 of january 23, 2003, i hereby determine that the person known as balochistan liberation army, also known as baloch liberation army, also known as bla, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts. Issues range from human rights abuses, greater autonomy, increased royalties from natural resources and. The group has been proscribed by the government of pakistan on march 15, 20. Last july, former balochistan communications and works minister hyrbyair marri, who is widely believed to be the operational commander of the baloch liberation army. Jun 24, 2015 his son, balaach marri, led the balochistan liberation army from 2000 until his assassination in 2007.
Although the balochistan liberation army was officially founded in 2000, the media along with some analysts speculate that the group is a resurgence of prior baloch ethnonationalist insurgencies, and more specifically the independent balochistan movement of 1973 to 1977. Balochistan liberation front mapping militant organizations. Human rights in balochistan amnesty international usa. But simply placing the bla under the sdgt may propel chances that its followers may join other insurgent groups like the united baloch army uba or the balochistan republican army bra which are traditionally spearheaded by baloch sardars. The group has alleged linkages with balochistan s mengal tribe 19. Pakistan and china are committed to stand against the storm and pursuing this mega project. On april 30 the musharraf regime banned baloch nationalist leaders from travelling outside pakistan.
Apr 17, 20 the balochistan liberation army bla was founded in 1999 by balochi separatists. Balochistan liberation army is a listed terrorist organization not only under the law of pakistan but also other countries including the uk. Balochistan extends over 350,000 square kilomaters about the size of germany and is the largest province in the pakistan federation. Pakistani government, the balochistan liberation army, designated as a terrorist movement by this political organism, became the most widelyknown baloch separatist group which has waged guerrillas against the government. Even the uba is a group which has been led by the younger brother of hyrbyair marri since 20. Pakistan lauds us branding of baloch fighters as terrorists. What are your views on the armed struggle of the baloch people and the balochistan liberation army bla militia. Allah nazar, the supposed head of another baloch armed group, the baloch liberation front blf and the khan of kalat mir suleman dawood, a daydreamer who perceives himself as the future king of a free balochistan.
An awkward series of public allegations was seen in balochistan s local urdu newspapers last week between dr. Eight soldiers killed in pakistans restive balochistan. Balochistan is divided between the pakistani province of balochistan, the iranian province of sistan and baluchestan and the afghan region of balochistan. The balochistan liberation army bla is a baloch ethnonationalist militant organization fighting against the pakistani. These feuds seemed to be most marked in the bugti area. Pakistan hails us for terrorist group designation pakistan has welcomed the move, which will allow the us to target the militant separatist groups assets, reports ben. Dec, 2010 the 40page report, their future is at stake. Balochistan liberation army, established in the 1980s, which both the us and the eu have banned as a terrorist group. Balochistan waja liberation army bwa terrorist groups trac. There are, primarily, three subnationalist groups operating in balochistan. Designation of balochistan liberation army as a specially designated global terrorist.
The baloch liberation army is a separatist militant group based in balochistan, a mountainous region of pakistan. On 16th april 2020, an antiterrorism court atc in pakistan issued nonbailable arrest warrants against 15 people, allegedly belonging to the banned balochistan liberation army, for being involved in an attack on the chinese consulate on november 23, 2018. The baloch liberation armys new us terrorist designation. Oct 29, 2014 another similar group the balochistan liberation army earlier this month claimed responsibility for a devastating grenadegunandied attack on one of the historic residences of pakistans late founder, muhammad ali jinnah. Members of the lashkare balochistan consider the pakistani state, intelligence and army s presence and policies in balochistan to have been repressive and exploitative 20. Balochistan liberation army bla the bla is a baloch nationalist armed separatist group based in the province of balochistan. Devasher argues that the proposed chinese settlement in balochistan has dangerous implications as this would change the demography of a sparsely populated region. It is very much evident that the geopolicies of balochistan, internal contradictions in baloch society, state response and the foreign. Balochistan militants threaten china and pakistan over. May 18, 2020 balochistan is back in spotlight after ban against baloch liberation army bla 15 jul, 2019, 06.
The balochistan liberation army also known as the baloch liberation army is a militant organization based in afghanistan. On november 3, the united baloch army, an underground armed organization, said the baloch liberation army bla, another armed group, had killed one of it its commanders, ali sher, and detained four of its freedom fighters. Explaining the resilience of the balochistan insurgency. Pdf a wave of contemporary insurgency in balochistan.
Tactics kidnappinghostage taking as a terrorist tactic, armed assault, rocket missile terrorist attacks. A baloch separatist group, the balochistan liberation army bla, claimed responsibility for the attack in an email to afp. Les acteurs du conflit arme au baloutchistan ofpra. Balochistan insurgency fourth conflict 197377 led by nawab khair baksh marri. Pakistan global coalition to protect education from. A chinese dream being materialized through pakistan spdi report, 4. Established in 2011, the majeed brigade, a suicide attack squad within the balochistan liberation army bla, is reportedly named after abdul majeed baloch, who attempted to. Sep 25, 2015 undertaker saves rey mysterio from kane and big show plus randy orton destroys the phenom duration. Balochistan drifts back to worst violence geo news. Pakistan confronted a variety of security challenges during the 202017 reporting period. This document and subsequent actionsprovided further impetus to the ongoing operation,and fueled. Tribal feuds complicating the prevailing situation in balochistan were the disagreements and rivalries between various tribes and subtribes.
The pakistani government has sent security forces to contain the movements against it. Baluchistan liberation front is a militant organization carrying out violent activities in baluchistan province against the security forces, with the intention to gain independence from pakistan. They are unhappy with the pakistan government about various things, but mostly it is the economic situation balochistan is in and the reluctance of the government to deal with it which are the main reasons for the bla to take up their arms. It is an underground armed organisation 1 formed in 2000. Baloch capture pakistani army operating base in dashtt. It is the poorest province in pakistan, which contributes to the sense of alienation within the. The balochistan liberation army claimed responsibility, saying that the killings were in response to the killings of baloch missing persons. Since 2004 the bla has waged a violent armed struggle against pakistan for what it claims as self.
Bhutto dismissed the coalition government of baluchistan in 1973 on the grounds of its alleged encouragement of a. The bla became publicly known during the summer of 2000, after it claimed credit for a series of bombings and attacks on pakistani authorities, security personnel, civilians and journalists. July bombing was claimed by the balochistan liberation army bla which seemed to have. I am not part of them though i took up arms when i was in balochistan, for selfdefence.
The baloch liberation army bla is a clandestine organization said to be associated with the marri tribe. Abstract one of the most serious threats to the federation of pakistan is the rising insurgency in balochistan. Allah nazar baluch, while its spokesmen are basham baluch and gohram baluch. Pdf strategically positioned balochistan, its colossal resources, and a very vast area have. The atc was hearing the cases at the antiterrorism complex of the karachi central jail. Another similar group the balochistan liberation army earlier this month claimed responsibility for a devastating grenadegunandied attack on one of the historic residences of pakistans late founder, muhammad ali jinnah. On january 14, 2017, an afghan activist by the name of daud khattak launched the pashtunistan liberation army, an armed group along the lines of the balochistan liberation front and the sindhudesh liberation army. According to available information, it is headed by dr. Why has india given rupees 7 billion to balochistan. The bla became publicly known during the summer of 2000, after it claimed credit for a series of bombings and attacks.
The report stated that lashkar ejhangvi, lashkare balochistan, baloch musalla difa tanzeem, and the baloch liberation army were involve d in disrupting law and order in the province. Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1b of executive order 224 of september 23, 2001, as amended by executive order 268 of july 2, 2002. Balochistan liberation army bla worldwideconflicts. By the 5 may, 51 people had been killed, including 26 civilians, 12 sf personnel and criminals. Balochistan waja liberation army bwa is an active group formed c. Balochistan 2008 philippines government of philippines vs communist party of the philippines government 1969 182. On some university campuses in karachi and lahore, armed groups of students, most commonly associated with the all pakistan. Aps attack 2014 attack on a peshawar army school bla balochistan liberation army also called baloch liberation army cii council of islamic ideology cnic computerised national identity card fata federally administered tribal areas fia federal investigations agency fir first information report, an initial written police record of a complaint or.
The bla reportedly urged chinese president xi jinping to leave balochistan or face retaliation. Balochistan liberation army cisac stanford university. The balochistan liberation front allegedly received support from the baloch student organization during the independent balochistan movement of 19731977. The balochistan liberation army bla is a baloch ethnonationalist militant organization fighting against the pakistani government for greater regional autonomy for the province of balochistan. Balochistan is rich in uranium, copper, coal, gold, silver, platinum and aluminium and provides more than onethird of pakistans natural gas. Attack on pakistani army camp in aspikan area of kech balochistan part 1. Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1b of executive order 224 of september 23, 2001, as amended by executive order 268 of july 2, 2002, and executive order 284 of january 23, 2003, i hereby determine that the person known as balochistan liberation army, also known as baloch liberation army, also known as bla, committed, or poses a significant. The balochistan conflict is an ongoing conflict between baloch nationalists and the government of pakistan and government of iran over balochistan, a region which includes the balochistan province in southwestern pakistan and the sistan and baluchestan province of southeastern iran. Pakistan lauds us branding of baloch fighters as terrorists the baloch liberation army demands more autonomy and a greater share in the regions natural resources. Free balochistan movement free balochistan movement. His family, colleagues and the human rights community claim that saeed baloch has no such links, that these allegations are false, and filed a petition relating to his unlawful detention in the sindh high court. Balochistan house is said to be an affiliate of the. Exiled baloch leader brahumdagh bugti says open to. Attacks on teachers and schools in pakistans balochistan province, documents the killing of at least 22 teachers and other education personnel.
Mapping conflict trends in pakistan united states institute of. A photographer documents life with the balochistan liberation army. The history of balochistan began in 650 bce with vague allusions to the region in greek historical records. Department of state has declared the baloch liberation army bla a militant organization under the countrys foreign terrorist organization fto. Balochistan carnegie endowment for international peace. This prototype edition of the daily federal register on federalregister.
Bras is an alliance of balochistan liberation front blf, baloch liberation army bla, baloch republican guard brg and baloch republican army bra. Pdf the management and incorporation of ethnic identities in pakistan has historically. The current insurgency the groupings that underpin the current baloch national movement emerged gradually after the 197377 conflict. Balochistan province was the site of several distinct conflicts, including a nationalist and separatist move ment led by the baloch liberation army and the baloch liberation united front, which targeted ethnic punjabis and.
The baloch liberation army bla is a clandestine organization said to be associated with. Balaachs portrait, wearing a baloch cap and holding an assault rifle, is almost ubiquitous. Although, geographically this is the largest province, demographically it is the smallest and the most underdeveloped federating unit. Life with the balochistan liberation army baluch sarmachar. Bla balochistan liberation army blf baloch liberation front blt balochistan liberation tigers bmda balochistan musalla defa army bnp balochistan national party. The majeed brigade of balochistan liberation army s bla has warned china and pakistan of repercussions if they fail to withdraw their projects from balochistan province in pakistan, reports indias ani news agency. On may 1 the balochistan liberation army claimed responsibility for blowing up a railway bridge in the kohlu district of balochistan, cutting the line between the provincial capital, quetta, and iran. The bla and blf are the strongest and most influential militant groups of balochistan.
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