Of the five witnesses who provided testimony at the February congressional hearing on Balochistan, Ralph Peters was the most controversial -- condemned by those who favor America's partnership with Pakistan but applauded by those who support Balochistan's independence.
A handful of US congressmen support creating an independent Balochistan, carved out of mostly Pakistani land.
Marri went a step forward in his demand for an "˜independent' Balochistan, saying that the Baloch were spearheading a "˜freedom movement' and not a separatist drive.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced a House Concurrent Resolution that the Baluchi nation has a historic right to self-determination.
IWP founder and president John Lenczowski and board member Paul Behrends joined a Congressional delegation to meet with the 35th (and current) Khan of Kalat, H.H. Amir Ahmed Suleman Daud.
A resolution moved by a group of US Congressmen calling for right to self-determination for the Baloch people has driven Pakistan to hysteria, with its leaders from the Prime Minister down questioning Washington's commitment to the country's sovereignty.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, holds hearing on Baluchistan
This document has been compiled for the purposes of discussion only--it is not official, has not been voted on and represents a wide range of viewpoints. It has been compiled from feedback and suggestions from Baloch youth following the publication of the Balochistan Freedom Charter of June 15, 2011.
While some officials from the government and non-governmental organisations have only expressed concern over the situation, other individuals, including former army soldiers, State department officials and members of the US Congress, have now begun to publicly assert support for an independent Balochistan.
While some officials from the government and non-governmental organisations have only expressed concern over the situation, other individuals, including former army soldiers, State department officials and members of the US Congress, have now begun to publicly assert support for an independent Balochistan.