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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan assumes Security Council presidency: UN credibility at risk, says Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri
Baloch pro-independence leader Hyrbyair Marri has sharply criticised Pakistan's assumption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency for the month of July, calling it "a profound affront to global human rights" and a dangerous move that threatens global stability. In a post on X, Marri accused the UN of legitimising a state he described as built on oppression and deception. 'When the accused are handed the gavel, international credibility erodes,' Marri said, warning that privilege has replaced accountability in global diplomacy. Referring to a recent statement by Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN on promoting peace and diplomacy, Marri called it ironic. 'The very country preaching peace today has exported terrorism and jihad while practising religious persecution at home,' he stated. Marri cited Pakistan's alleged historical record of human rights abuses, including its involvement in the killing of Afghans during decades of conflict, the 1971 genocide of Bengalis, and its role in the suppression of Palestinians during General Zia-ul-Haq's tenure. 'Then-Brigadier Zia allegedly murdered thousands of Palestinians in Jordan,' Marri said. He accused Pakistan of continuing its violent campaign against the Baloch people since annexing Balochistan in 1948, in what he described as a violation of Article 2 of the UN Charter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo 'Pakistan has forcefully killed and disappeared hundreds of thousands of Baloch,' he said. Marri recalled key betrayals in Baloch history, including the imprisonment of Prince Abdul Kareem, the younger brother of the Khan of Kalat, who was jailed for 17 years after seeking negotiations, and the hanging of the sons of Nawab Nauroz Khan despite Pakistan's sworn assurance of safe talks. 'Pakistan swore on the Quran to honour the talks, then publicly desecrated it twice,' Marri said. He further warned that Pakistan remains an artificial and militarised state, dominated by a Punjabi elite that suppresses minority national identities through enforced disappearances, torture, religious conversions, and extrajudicial killings. Marri concluded by urging the international community to reconsider its engagement with Pakistan. 'Your decision lends moral sanction to a regime steeped in terror and oppression. Accountability must never yield to privilege,' he said, calling on democratic nations to revoke Pakistan's UNSC presidency and recognise it as a rogue state.
Memri
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Baloch Leader Hyrbyair Marri: 'Balochistan Is Not The Problem... The Real Sources Of Instability In The Region Are The Iranian And Pakistani Islamic Republics'
On June 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House. Renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri, head of the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), stated on X that, during the meeting, Pakistani General Munir told President Trump that occupied Balochistan on both the Iranian and Pakistani sides would become a problem if Iran were to collapse. Yet, Marri commented that this framing is not only misleading but deeply dishonest. "Balochistan is not the problem, it is the solution and the key to regional stability. The real sources of instability in the region are the Iranian and Pakistani Islamic republics, both of which have long histories of fueling extremism and suppressing occupied nations through violence and state-sponsored terrorism,' Marri stressed. Renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri, head of the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) Below is Hyrbyair Marri's post on X:[1] "Americans Should Not Heed This Unscrupulous General" "According to a June 19, 2025 Reuters report, Pakistani General Asim Munir told the U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Washington that occupied Balochistan on both the Iranian and Pakistani sides would become a problem if Iran were to collapse. This framing is not only misleading but deeply dishonest. The Americans should not heed to this unscrupulous general. "Balochistan is not the problem, it is the solution and the key to regional stability. The real sources of instability in the region are the Iranian and Pakistani Islamic republics, both of which have long histories of fueling extremism and suppressing occupied nations through violence and state-sponsored terrorism. The people of Balochistan oppose the exploitation of their own resources, including rare earth minerals, by the Punjabi-controlled Pakistani central government. (See MEMRI Daily Brief No. 791, Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir Is Bin Laden In Uniform, June 18, 2025) "Both Iran And Pakistan Have Repeatedly Engaged In Nuclear Brinkmanship" "Iran has exported terrorism through proxies like the Houthis in Yemen, the Assad regime, Iraqi militias, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, undermining neighboring countries and threatening regional peace. Pakistan has followed a similar pattern, cultivating terrorist organizations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed to conduct attacks in Kashmir in India, and using various factions to wage a bloody civil war in Afghanistan for decades. These are not isolated incidents but a well planned policy of using extremism and militancy as tools of foreign policy. "The Americans and the West should not forget that the core of the problem is Pakistan because it exported nuclear know-how to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. Moreover, both Iran and Pakistan have repeatedly engaged in nuclear brinkmanship, Iran with its uranium proliferation and Pakistan with nuclear arsenals, have been using it for political leverage to secure cushy financial aid, international concessions, and legitimacy for their authoritarian regimes. Their strategy of exporting terrorism and threatening regional powers, including their neighbours, Israel and India. This has only entrenched their rule on the occupied nations like Baloch, Pashtuns, Kurds, Al Ahwaz Arabs, Azeri Turks, and others. (Source: CIA) (Source: CIA) "The Baloch Struggle Is Not Rooted In Extremism "In contrast, the Baloch struggle is not rooted in extremism but in a legitimate movement for dignity, justice, and freedom. If the world seeks true peace and tranquility in the Middle East and South Asia, it must stop viewing Balochistan through the lens of Pakistani or Iranian propaganda. The time has come to recognise, who the real threats are and who are the potential partners for peace and stability. Independent Balochistan is the need of the hour. #FreeBalochistan"
Memri
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Fears MEMRI's Support For A Free Balochistan
Ahead of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, MEMRI launched the Balochistan Studies Project, headed by renowned Baloch writer Mir Yar Baloch. Balochistan, a nation that has been divided and is currently under Iranian and Pakistani occupation, is the perfect outpost to counter and keep under control Iran, its nuclear ambitions, and its dangerous relations with Pakistan, which exported nuclear know-how to Tehran. Since the launch of the project, Pakistani and Chinese media have been attacking MEMRI and MEMRI Special Advisor Mir Yar Baloch, showing their fear of MEMRI's support for a free Balochistan, as well as for a free Ahwaz, a free Kurdistan, etc.[1] (Source: (Source: MEMRI is exposing Pakistan's war crimes and its terror nexus with Iran and global extremist groups that the Pakistan army and the ISI have been hiding from the West, the global media, and the international community for the last 77 years. MEMRI is also exposing China's hegemonic ambitions and its exploitation of the region. Concerning the role of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the subcontinent, renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri, the head of the Free Balochistan Movement political platform and one of the most popular leaders among Baloch youth, said: "I have often described China as a foe of the Baloch people. This is not just a sentiment – it is a harsh reality shaped by China's ongoing support for Pakistan, specifically in countering the Baloch struggle for national liberation. China's role in Balochistan is not just about economics; it is about geopolitics, resource exploitation, and the suppression of a nation's right to national liberation." Marri then added: "China's global strategy, fueled by its economic might, is to impose its hegemony on the free world. One of its most significant tools in this endeavour is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a project aimed at creating military bases in the name of trade routes and infrastructure that benefit China's long-term strategic interests. In Balochistan, this plan is implemented through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The agreement between Pakistan and China is a calculated plan to exploit Balochistan's rich resources while providing China with access to the strategically critical Baloch Sea. Through CPEC, China aims to build naval bases along Balochistan's coast, giving it a foothold in the Arabian Sea. Gwadar, a coastal city at the heart of this project, has been turned into a prison city. The local Baloch population is under constant surveillance and control, unable to move freely in their own homeland." Yet, China's involvement in Balochistan's exploitation started long before CPEC. Numerous declared and undeclared mines across Balochistan are under Chinese control, with little to no benefit for the local population. The Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. (MCC), a state-owned Chinese mining company, has been at the forefront of this exploitation for over 30 years. One of the most prominent examples is the Saindak project, where China has been extracting Balochistan's gold and copper reserves with little transparency or accountability, funneling profits back to China and Pakistan while leaving the Baloch people impoverished. (Source: The impact of China-Pakistan's exploitative policies on the Baloch nation is catastrophic. I have often called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a "corridor of death and destruction" for the Baloch. Thousands of Baloch have been abducted and disappeared without a trace, hundreds have been killed, and entire communities forcibly displaced to make way for China's resource-grabbing projects. China is not just an economic partner in this; it is actively guiding and aiding Pakistan in its effort to suppress the Baloch national liberation struggle. By providing Pakistan with cutting-edge technology and strategic support, China aims to transform Gwadar into a "Chinese Kaliningrad," a military outpost from which it can dominate the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, Pakistan is carrying out a demographic overhaul in Gwadar, flooding the region with foreign settlers. By 2048, it is projected that Chinese settlers will outnumber the indigenous Baloch population, further erasing the Baloch identity in their own homeland. This demographic shift, combined with the ongoing repression, is part of a deliberate strategy to annihilate the Baloch nation. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a "corridor of death and destruction" for the Baloch (Source: X) Pakistan is deeply fearful of the academic research conducted by MEMRI on Balochistan because it threatens to unveil the harsh realities of state-sponsored repression, ethnic cleansing, and resource exploitation that the Pakistani regime has long concealed from the global stage. Through credible platforms and voices like that of Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch, MEMRI is exposing the ongoing slow-motion Baloch genocide and the brutal suppression of 60 million Baloch people, who remain voiceless in their own land, lacking a single independent TV channel, radio station, or newspaper. Pakistan's and China's fear stems from the possibility that the international community will recognize its illegitimate occupation and plundering of Balochistan's vast rare earth mineral wealth. The orchestrated smear campaign launched by the Pakistani and Chinese media against MEMRI and Mir Yar Baloch follows a uniform narrative, suggesting coordination by the ISI and CCP to discredit the truth and suppress international scrutiny. For over seven decades, Pakistan's army has kept Balochistan deliberately disconnected from international media, and MEMRI's efforts to inform the West about the region's plight challenge this long-standing information blackout, threatening the very foundation of Pakistan's occupation and the CCP's exploitation of Balochistan.
Memri
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Baloch Support For Israel's Preemptive Strike Against The Ayatollah's Regime
On June 15, 2025, the secular Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), headed by the renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri, published a statement on Israel's preemptive strike against Iran. In the statement, the FBM stressed: "The way in which Israel is resisting the Iranian state's expansionism and terrorism is commendable. It is a clear fact that Israel is not an enemy of the Baloch nation. On the contrary, extremist, and fundamentalist states like Iran and Pakistan are common enemies of both Israel and the Baloch people." It then added: "The Baloch nation is fighting a battle for survival against these very states, and Israel's decisive military actions against the Iranian regime are not only encouraging but also represent a positive sign for the Baloch people, who have long suffered under Iranian colonialism."[1] Baloch activist holding the flags of Balochistan and of Israel Baloch Scholar Warns Against The Manipulation Of Public Sentiment Through Religious Rhetoric By The Ayatollah's Regime In addition, a prominent Sunni scholar in Iranian-occupied Balochistan, Maulana Abdul Ghaffar Naqshbandi, has strongly criticized attempts to portray the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel as war between Islam and unbelievers, calling such narratives misleading and dangerous.[2] In a public statement shared on the social media platform X, Maulana Naqshbandi declared that the Iran-Israel conflict has no connection to Islam, and warned religious scholars and the broader Sunni community against falling for sectarian propaganda. "Labelling this geopolitical conflict as a war between Islam and Kufr [unbelief] is a complete distortion of reality," he wrote. "This narrative misguides the masses and has no basis in Islamic teachings." The Baloch cleric, who is known for his vocal opposition to Tehran's sectarian policies and support for human rights in Balochistan, cautioned the Baloch people to be wary of efforts to manipulate public sentiment through religious rhetoric. Maulana Naqshbandi went on to criticize Iran's clerical regime, stating that it is now suffering the consequences of its own long-standing policies of fostering extremist groups. "The very forces the Iranian regime empowered for years are now contributing to regional instability and backfiring," he said. He then condemned the regime's use of sectarian emotions to divert attention from its failures.
Memri
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Free Balochistan Movement: The Way Israel Is Resisting The Iranian State's Expansionism And Terrorism Is Commendable; Extremist And Fundamentalist States Like Iran And Pakistan Are Common Enemies Of B
The following is a statement on Israel's preemptive strike against Iran by the secular Free Balochistan Movement, headed by the renowned Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri. After Israel's June 12 strike on Iran, the need to support the non-Persian ethnic groups in the country to bring about the collapse of the Ayatollahs' regime has become clearer. A coalition of non-Persian ethnic groups could topple the regime in a few months. It is worth noting that, unlike the Persian anti-regime population, the non-Persian anti-regime population is militarily organized. Concerning the Kurds, the following are their armed groups present on the ground ready to fight the Iranian regime: the Free Life Party of Kurdistan (PJAK), the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI), the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan (Komala), and the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK). These are well-known political parties and armed groups: KDPI has been around since the 1940s and Komala since the 1960s. They can gather thousands of people. The Balochs have the Baloch Army, which is an umbrella organization that covers the whole of Balochistan and is led by the secular and committed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The Ahwazi National Resistance is the secret armed group of Ahwaz. There are no Persian organized militarized anti-regime groups on the ground in Iran. Following is a statement of the Free Balochistan Movement:[1] "Israel's Decisive Military Actions Against The Iranian regime Are Not Only Encouraging But Also Represent A Positive Sign For The Baloch People, Who Have Long Suffered Under Iranian Colonialism" "The spokesperson of the Free Balochistan Movement said in a statement that the situation in the region is changing rapidly and this transformation could become a rare and significant opportunity for Baloch national independence – provided that those responsible for the Baloch national independence struggle, along with the Baloch people, who are the true source of this movement, establish mutual unity and consensus, consolidate their dispersed national strength into a single front, and maintain unwavering faith in their national power and cause. "The statement noted that nations always make difficult decisions based on their interests. To benefit from the current developments in the region, it is imperative that we set aside all partisan, group-based, and individual interests and preferences, and adhere to the core principles and regulations of the Baloch independence movement and collective national interests. "The current regional situation represents a decisive phase for the Baloch nation. Our national identity is facing severe threats under the occupation of Pakistan and Iran and if the Baloch people do not unite at this critical juncture to protect their interests, history will never forgive us for this failure. "The spokesperson further stated that whether it is the Sunni-majority state of Pakistan or the Shia-led state of Iran, both have spared no effort in committing genocide against the Baloch. However, the way in which Israel is resisting the Iranian state's expansionism and terrorism is commendable. It is a clear fact that Israel is not an enemy of the Baloch nation. On the contrary, extremist and fundamentalist states like Iran and Pakistan are common enemies of both Israel and the Baloch people. "The Baloch nation is fighting a battle for survival against these very states, and Israel's decisive military actions against the Iranian regime are not only encouraging but also represent a positive sign for the Baloch people, who have long suffered under Iranian colonialism." (Source: CIA) "The Baloch Nation Has Always Been A Victim Of Iranian Occupation, Which Continues Today In The Form Of Systematic Genocide" "However, we must also accept the harsh reality that sitting idly by, hoping that some global power will intervene to liberate the Baloch nation, is both illogical and naive. The evolving situation in the region involves multiple parties with their own agendas and interests, which may not necessarily align with the goals of the Baloch national struggle. Therefore, to achieve the restoration of Baloch national freedom and territorial sovereignty, it is vital that all Baloch people involved in the movement prioritize collective national interests, the requirements of the freedom struggle, and the independence of a united Balochistan. "The spokesperson added that the Iranian state has long pursued expansionist policies in the Middle East, resulting in ongoing instability and uncertainty across the region. Iran is not only occupying Baloch territory, but its expansionism has also affected the Arabs of Al-Ahwaz, Kurds, Turkmen, Lurs, and the Turks of South Azerbaijan. Therefore, in this critical period – when political and social conditions in the region are changing rapidly and the likelihood of border changes has increased – the Baloch nation should build relations with other oppressed nations resisting Iranian occupation and repression, and establish the principles and framework of effective partnerships, to maximize gains from this volatile situation. "The statement went on to say that the Baloch nation has always been a victim of Iranian occupation, which continues today in the form of systematic genocide. In the current scenario, where the Iranian regime is militarily weakened and isolated on the global stage, this moment represents an opportunity for the Baloch national struggle. Any military action against Iran should be viewed, albeit indirectly, as a development in favour of the Baloch cause. However, it is equally important to remember that in order to capitalize on such opportunities, unity and confidence in collective national strength are essential within the Baloch nation – so that it may effectively communicate its voice to the world." Balochis flying the flag of Balochistan. "Such Historic Moments Do Not Recur Frequently In the Region" "In this context, the Free Balochistan Movement has prepared a comprehensive document titled 'Democratic Transition Plan for Iran,' which outlines a phased strategy for liberation, developed in collaboration with occupied Balochistan and other subjugated nations, in view of possible regional transformations. Furthermore, a detailed document titled 'Balochistan Liberation Charter'[2] has already been compiled, outlining the administrative roadmap of an independent Balochistan and shedding full light on its post-independence political and social governance. "The spokesperson concluded the statement by adding that the Baloch issue within Pakistan and Iran is not a matter of fair resource distribution or power-sharing, to be resolved through so-called 'regime change' or internal reforms. Rather, the real issue is the Baloch nation's right to govern its own land with complete autonomy and freedom, and to present itself to the world as a distinct and independent national entity. The aims of the Baloch national liberation struggle are fundamentally different from the interests of external powers. "Such historic moments do not recur frequently in the region. This is a rare opportunity that the Baloch nation must seize by uniting its collective strength and demonstrating to the world that the Baloch, as a responsible nation, can contribute to peace, development, and stability in the region – and is fully capable of establishing an independent and sovereign state that meets all political, social, economic, and geographical criteria."
