West Asia expert Waiel Awwad has shed light on the unfolding crisis following the hijacking of the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan, reportedly at the hands of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). According to Awwad, the attack highlights long-standing grievances held by the Baloch people, who argue against what they perceive as Pakistan’s oppressive control over the region since partition.
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