By: Shari Kambar Bravery often begins with the influence of one’s father. My father, Wahid Qamber, has been the cornerstone of my strength and struggle. Though I was an average student, his encouragement kept me going and excelling in my filed. A deeply family-oriented man with strong values, he connected us to our roots. His […]Read More
By Advocate Sadiq Raisani There are many concepts of nationalism in contemporary discourse. Generally, nationalism is understood simply as “the loyalty, love, and devotion of a citizen to their nation.” However, the term “nationalism” is now used in both positive and negative contexts, making it essential to examine this political concept more deeply, within its […]Read More
By MB Marri The sight of prisoners emerging from the dark, oppressive cells of Syrian prisons is both haunting and profoundly moving. Their faces, etched with pain yet brimming with resilience, tell stories of unimaginable suffering and unyielding endurance. Witnessing their release awakened deep emotions within me, stirring memories of countless others still missing and […]Read More
Author: Abdol Sattar Doshoki – Balochistan Studies Center, London On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Massoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s ninth president, travelled to the centre of Balochistan, the city of Zahedan, for his first provincial trip. He described it as “the cradle of unity in Iran” and specifically chose Balochistan for his inaugural visit to fulfil his […]Read More
By Bilal Marri Baloch Balochistan is not just a region on the map; it is a land of dreams, a cradle of culture, and a home to a people whose identity is intricately woven into its mountains, deserts, and shores. For decades, many foreign invaders unsuccessfully tried to occupy this land, but the Baloch nation […]Read More
By: MB Marri The ongoing military offensives and human rights violations in Balochistan, carried out by the Pakistani state and its predominantly Punjabi military, have reached alarming levels. Yet, the Apex Committee has decided to further intensify the already ongoing offensives against the region. Decades of systematic oppression, forced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings have failed […]Read More
By Shahdad Baloch Balochistan, a region spanning southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran, and a small part of Afghanistan, occupies a unique geographical position critical to the Middle East and South Asia. Historically marginalised and economically deprived, Balochistan is home to a deeply rich cultural heritage and significant natural resources. Yet, its strategic value is systematically undermined […]Read More
By Shahdad Baloch Balochistan has become a slaughterhouse under the control of Pakistan and Iran. The armies of these two intruders are relentlessly carrying out extrajudicial killings of the Indigenous Baloch people. Despite raising their voices at numerous global forums, the Baloch nation faces a deafening silence from the international community regarding the atrocities committed […]Read More
By Archen Baloch You are telling the Baloch to “go along with Pakistan. Why are you wasting your energy on a futile activity?” You’re also asking, “Isn’t India a foreign entity from whom the Baloch are seeking help?” Now, you say, “Yes, there are indeed atrocities, but they are committed by institutions, not by the […]Read More
By Archen Baloch Balochistan has long been a region marred by brutality, with entire villages and cities bearing the scars of atrocities committed by Iran and Pakistan. The conflict is characterised by extreme measures taken by these states to suppress dissent and stifle aspirations for independence. Forced Disappearances One of the most harrowing aspects of […]Read More
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