‘We are suffering, not terrorists’: Baloch leader reacts to American action against BLA; ‘Pakistan Sheied Osama’
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch reacted to the United States verdict to nominate the Balochistan Liberation Army as a foreign terrorist organization and said that Baloch people are not terrorists, but victims of Pakistan-posed IS-Khurasana, “a deadly proxy nurtured by ISI”. The leader of Baloch said that Balochistan historically showed goodwill to the United States, while Pakistan gave shelter to Osama bin Laden. “Baloch is not a terrorist. They are a nation that has tolerated the brutal occupation by 78 long years of state terrorism, economic loot, nuclear tests of Pakistan, foreign invasions, and the extremist and artificial state of Pakistan,” said Mir Yar Baloch. “We are also the victims of the Pakistan-provided IS-Khurasan, which is a deadly proxy nurtured by the ISI, which has now issued a so-called fatwa for violence against peaceful Baloch political parties and their workers. He is still another clear example of how Pakistan shakes fundamental groups to avoid weapons.“Throughout history, Baloch has shown unwavering goodwill towards the United States. Even during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Baloch people never took up weapons against the US or the Soviet Union. After 9/11, NATO supplies lines lines passed through Balochistan, yet Baloch Freedom Fighters or Citizens were not attacked.” The BLA, also known as the Majed Brigade, was named “particularly named Global Terrorist” organization in 2019. But the new designation of a ‘foreign terrorist’ is more serious. US State Secretary Marco Rubio said the move “displays the commitment of the Trump administration to counter terrorism”.The statement said, “Terrorist designation plays an important role in our fight against this crisis and is an effective way to curb support for terrorist activities.”Commenting on how Trump is now leaning towards Pakistan, Mir Baluch said that if the US recognizes Balochistan’s independence, America will get a real ally. “Conversely, Pakistani military and ISI orcasted anti -US rallies, chanting” America’s death “, sheltering terrorists. Until a decade, Osama bin Laden lived under the patronage of Pakistan’s army in Abbatbad. Baloch leader said.
