Baloch Leader Hyrbyair Marri Accuses Pakistan People’s Party of Military Actions

Hyrbyair Marri, the leader of the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), has accused the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) of conducting military operations against the Baloch people. Marri made these statements on the social media platform X.

He referenced military operations from the 1970s and a ‘kill and dump’ policy in 2009 under PPP governance. Marri stated, “#PPP has conducted military operations against the #Baloch people in the 1970s & started the Kill and Dump policy in 2009. And each time they come into government they ask for forgiveness from the Baloch people, but they continue to conduct #militaryoperations against the Baloch.”

Marri also expressed concerns over former President Asif Ali Zardari’s presence in Balochistan, fearing more military actions. He wrote, “Now #AsifZardari is in #Balochistan and talking about the security situation. I foresee another intensive military operation against Balochistan. But the Baloch people are ready to face the #Pakistani #Punjabi army.”

In a press statement, the FBM elaborated, “It should be noted that apart from the military terrorism of Punjab, the existence of Pakistan in political, economic, and social terms has ended in Balochistan.” The statement continued, “The independence movement of Balochistan is continuing successfully. Despite the strictest state intimidation, the Punjabi army cannot end the Baloch movement because this movement has popular public support.”

This ongoing conflict highlights the persistent tension and struggle for independence in Balochistan, with significant implications for the region’s stability and future.