Baloch Liberation Army

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is a separatist militant group based in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Founded in the late 1990s, the BLA seeks greater autonomy or independence for the Baloch people, who they feel marginalized by the central government. The group has been involved in violent actions against state forces, targeting military installations and infrastructure. The BLA claims to fight for the rights of Baloch national identity, language, and resources. The conflict is part of a broader struggle over issues of sovereignty, resource control, and ethnic identity in a region rich in natural resources but facing significant socio-economic challenges.