During the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a delegation of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), led by Party Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch, held significant meetings in Geneva with representatives of human rights organizations and international bodies working in conflict-affected regions.
The BNM delegation included Faheem Baloch, the party’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Niaz Baloch, coordinator for the Foreign Department. The delegation met with officials from the Tibetan Office, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and heads of other relevant institutions.
Participation in UN Subsidiary Sessions: Presenting the Case of Balochistan
The delegation also participated in several UN side events and subsidiary sessions, including discussions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the UNHCR on migration, and issues of forced displacement. During these engagements, the BNM delegation established effective diplomatic contacts, drawing attention to the Baloch national liberation movement, the ongoing human rights crisis caused by Pakistan’s occupation of Balochistan, and its wider implications for regional stability.
Meeting with International Legal Team: Discussion on Possible Case Against Pakistan
One key component of the visit was a meeting with a team of international legal experts. The discussion focused on the possibility of initiating proceedings against the Pakistani state and its officials at the International Criminal Court under international legal frameworks and human rights standards. The lawyers were briefed on the grave and deteriorating human rights situation in Balochistan.
Meeting with Representative of the Dalai Lama: Dialogue on Matters of Mutual Interest
In addition, the delegation met with Ms. Thinlay Chukki, the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Switzerland and Head of the Tibetan Office. The discussion centered around shared concerns, and both sides expressed interest in future cooperation and diplomatic coordination.
These diplomatic engagements are part of BNM’s long-term foreign policy, which aims to garner international support for the Baloch freedom movement and to raise global awareness about the serious human rights violations taking place in Balochistan under Pakistani occupation.