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Free Balochistan Movement
Organisation advocating for the freedom of Balochistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) is a political organisation advocating for the self-determination and independence of Balochistan. It was established by Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri with the goal of uniting all parts of divided Balochistan and creating a Baloch nation state.[1] The Free Balochistan Movement has organised various protests around the world that call for the liberation of Balochistan and protest the possession of nuclear weapons by Pakistan.[2][3]
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The Free Balochistan Movement was formed to establish an independent Balochistan in an effort to end Iranian and Pakistani dominance over the area.[4] Balochistan, the largest (but least populous) province in Pakistan, is rich in natural resources, but is politically behind the rest of the country.[4][5]
The Balochistan Liberation Army, which is part of the separatist movement, has increased its attacks on Chinese infrastructure projects and Pakistani security forces, particularly those that are involved in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).[4][5] The CPEC has created local unrest among the people, with increased military control in Gwadar fueled tensions.[6] More than 30 militants were killed during a military rescue operation by Pakistani military forces in March 2025 after the BLA took over a passenger train carrying more than 400 hostages.[4][7]
The conflict significantly intensified after 2020 when Pakistani forces retaliated through military operations and the disappearances of suspected insurgents.[5] Both India and the BLA deny Pakistan's accusation that India supports Baloch militants.[8] The Free Balochistan Movement emphasizes the ongoing fight for sovereignty by marking August 11 as a "historic day" that represents Baloch resistance beginning in 1947, and urges Baloch groups to stand together against the formation of alliances with Iran and Pakistan.[9] MEMRI says that the FBM has drawn its examples from other independence movements around the globe. In order to challenge the region's current state borders, the movement envisions collaborating with Pashtun groups.[10] According to CNN, Some Baloch factions support peaceful political solutions even as militant activity persists.[5] The FBM calls for international support for their secular nationalist cause, arguing that an independent Balochistan is necessary for regional peace and stability.[4]
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