Baloch nationalist leaders have issued a symbolic declaration of independence from Pakistan, reigniting tensions in the region and drawing renewed attention to the long-standing insurgency in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan.
Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch activist and writer, shared a series of statements on social media last week proclaiming the formation of a “Republic of Balochistan” and calling on the Indian government to establish a Baloch embassy in New Delhi. He also appealed to the United Nations to recognize the declaration and provide funding for basic state functions, including currency and passport issuance.
