Overview
- On May 12, 2025, Mir Yar Baloch declared the Republic of Balochistan as an independent state, seeking global recognition from the United Nations and international community.
- The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) escalated its insurgency with coordinated attacks on 52 locations across the region on May 11, 2025, targeting key strategic points.
- Pakistan has responded with military crackdowns and diplomatic efforts to suppress the independence movement, drawing parallels to the secession of Bangladesh in 1971.
- The conflict threatens the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with China's investments in Gwadar Port and regional trade routes at significant risk.
- No country has officially recognized the Republic of Balochistan, but the declaration has amplified international attention on the Baloch struggle for self-determination.