A leading representative of the self-declared Republic of Balochistan issued a sharp rebuke of Pakistan’s statements at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of spreading “malicious propaganda” and misleading member states about the decades-long conflict in the region.
The statement, released by Baloch nationalist spokesperson Mir Yar Baloch and circulated on social media, singled out Denmark’s deputy permanent representative to the U.N., Sandra Jensen Landi, for allegedly echoing Pakistan’s claims regarding Baloch armed groups. Baloch said the remarks reflected “a lack of understanding” of the political and humanitarian crisis in the province.
The group invited U.N. Security Council members, the European Union and international human rights bodies to visit Balochistan and “witness the scorched-earth campaigns,” including alleged bombings, enforced disappearances and military abuses. Independent verification of conditions in the region remains limited due to restrictions on access imposed by Pakistani authorities.
The statement reiterated long-standing separatist claims that Balochistan was an independent entity in 1947 and was forcibly annexed by Pakistan in 1948 — an assertion that Pakistan has repeatedly rejected. Islamabad maintains that Baloch militants receive foreign support and that its military operations target insurgent groups, not civilians.
Mir Yar Baloch accused Pakistan of nurturing extremist organizations as proxies and urged Denmark to allow Baloch representatives to brief its parliament on the region’s history, culture and resources. He also asserted that Baloch forces are engaged in a “defensive war” aimed at resisting exploitation of mineral wealth and securing independence for a resource-rich territory with a long coastline and multiple deep-sea port sites.
The statement urged the Security Council to reject Pakistan’s narrative and demand a timeline for the withdrawal of Pakistani troops. Pakistani officials have not yet responded to the latest accusations, but Islamabad has consistently denied charges of sponsoring extremist groups, framing such allegations as politically motivated.
The United Nations has not publicly commented on the Baloch group’s request for a Security Council briefing.
