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crimesecurity1 year ago•1 min saved

Gunmen Abduct and Kill 9 Bus Passengers in Balochistan, Pakistan

Gunmen in Baluchistan, Pakistan, killed nine bus passengers after abducting them and earlier killed two people in a separate incident. The attackers, who have not been identified, set up a blockade on the highway, stopped the bus, and took nine passengers with them before killing them. Pakistani police are conducting a search for the perpetrators, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack, vowing to punish those responsible. Baluchistan has long been the site of an insurgency, but abductions are rare, and no motive or claim of responsibility has been reported.

via The Associated Press|

#abduction #baluchistan #crimesecurity

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Pakistan Twin Bombings Kill Dozens Ahead of Parliamentary Elections"

Bombings at political offices in southwestern Pakistan's Baluchistan province killed at least 29 people and wounded more than two dozen a day before parliamentary elections, raising concerns for the election in the troubled Western ally. The attacks targeted the offices of an independent candidate and a leading radical Islamist party, with no immediate claim of responsibility. Baluchistan, home to a low-level insurgency and various militant groups, has been the scene of violence ahead of elections, but the government is committed to holding the elections as scheduled.

via The Associated Press|

#baluchistan #bombings #elections

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Pakistan Election Eve Bombings Kill Dozens"

Deadly bombings struck two political offices in Baluchistan, Pakistan, killing at least 30 people the day before parliamentary elections, raising concerns for the election in the troubled Western ally. The attacks, which left more than two dozen people wounded, drew condemnation from almost all the political parties. Baluchistan, a gas-rich province on the border with Afghanistan and Iran, has been the scene of an insurgency for more than two decades by Baluch nationalists who are seeking independence, and various militant groups have a strong presence in the region.

via NPR|

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international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Pakistan's Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iran: Escalating Tensions in the Region"

Pakistan's air force launched retaliatory airstrikes in Iran, allegedly targeting militant hideouts, following Iran's attack on Pakistani soil that killed two children. The strikes have raised tensions between the neighboring nations and imperil diplomatic relations. The Baluch Liberation Army, a separatist group, warned of retaliation, while Iran demanded an immediate explanation from Pakistan. The cross-border attacks renew questions about the preparedness of their militaries, and there are complex geopolitical considerations at play, including the involvement of foreign weapons and the impact on regional partnerships.

via NPR|

#airstrikes #baluchistan #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Agent for Spying on Behalf of Israel

An agent of Israel's Mossad intelligence service was executed in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province for allegedly collecting classified information and providing it to foreign services, including the Mossad. The execution followed an attack by Baluch militants on a police station in the province, resulting in the death of 11 security personnel. Sistan-Baluchestan has a history of clashes between security forces and Sunni militants, with the province being predominantly Sunni Muslim.

via Reuters|

#baluchistan #execution #intelligence

security2 years ago•2 min saved

Pakistan Foils Terrorist Attack on Air Force Base, Eliminating 9 Fighters

Pakistani troops successfully thwarted an attack on an air force training base in Mianwali, central Pakistan, killing nine attackers. The attack, claimed by the newly founded group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP), comes a day after an ambush on a military convoy killed 14 soldiers in Baluchistan province. Violence has been on the rise in Pakistan, primarily linked to armed groups like TJP and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The country is also facing political and economic crises, leading to a decline in law and order. Despite efforts to clear the tribal regions of armed groups, occasional attacks continue.

via Al Jazeera English|

#air-force #baluchistan #pakistan

conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran-based militants kill 4 Pakistani soldiers in border attack

Four Pakistani border patrol soldiers were killed in an attack by a group operating from Iran, according to the Pakistani army. The Baluch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack. Baluch nationalist groups have been fighting for a greater share of regional resources for decades. The incident took place in the Kech district in southwestern Baluchistan province, which shares a long lawless border with Afghanistan and Iran.

via Reuters|

#baluchistan #border-patrol #conflict

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Iranian terrorists kill 4 Pakistani soldiers, says army.

Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by "terrorists" from the Iranian side of the border in Kech district, Baluchistan province. Pakistan's army has contacted Iran for action against the attackers and to prevent such incidents in the future. Rebel Baluch nationalist groups in the area have been fighting for a greater share of regional resources. Pakistan and Iran share more than 900km of border, and there have been several security incidents in the past.

via Al Jazeera English|

#baluchistan #border #iran