Baloch Leader Criticises UN’s Role, Calls for Unity Among Occupied Nations

LONDON – Hyrbyair Marri, president of the Free Balochistan Movement, has criticised the United Nations, labelling the organisation as “obsolete” and dominated by the interests of the five permanent members: the USA, UK, France, China, and Russia.

In a recent post on social media platform X, Marri described the UN as a “club of nation-states” that fails to represent the voices of stateless or occupied nations, such as Balochistan and Kurdistan.

Marri drew a parallel between the current UN structure and Greek mythology, referring to the permanent members as “gods” and the rotating members as “demigods” with limited power.

He expressed concern that the original purpose of the UN “to promote justice and stability” has been overshadowed by the self-serving agendas of powerful nations.

Highlighting the plight of the Baloch people, Marri pointed to the tragic anniversary of the Zahedan massacre, which occurred on September 30, 2022, when over 130 Baloch individuals were reportedly killed by Iranian forces.

He lamented the UN’s silence on such atrocities, stating, “Tens of thousands of Baloch have been disappeared, murdered, and lynched by Iran and Pakistan, yet these nations have never faced investigation by the UN.”

Marri called for unity among the Baloch people across occupied territories, urging them to raise their voices collectively to draw international attention to their struggles.

“Now it is time for us, the Baloch people from all occupied lands, to unite and become one voice,” he said, emphasising that a united front could compel the world to recognise their plight.

As the 79th UN General Assembly unfolds, Marri’s remarks resonate with ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of international organisations in addressing the grievances of marginalised communities and occupied nations.

The response from global leaders and the international community remains to be seen as the assembly continues.