11 june "Shaheed Hameed Day"

Balochistany namdaren o sheer delen bachek Shaheed Hameed Baloch ky haiy beset o shashme sal roch 11 june 2009 a dark botSHAHEED HAMED BALOCH was born in the village of Kunchiti; district Kech (Turbat), Mukaran. He was a student at the Government Degree Collage Turbat now known as Attah Shad Degree Collage. He was a member of the Baloch Students Organization, and was arrested on 9 December 1979 on the charge of firing at a military officer from the Gulf state of Oman who was recruiting Pakistani mercenary soldiers from the Balochistan province. Even though the Omani officer was not hurt in the alleged incident, Special Military Court No. 4 charged and sentenced the 23 year old Baloch to death for killing another person, in spite of the fact that the military prosecutor was not able to establish the identity of this other person. On June 11, 1981 Shaheed Hameed Baloch was hanged to death in Mach jail. His body was flown in by an army helicopter to his native village Kunchiti, where his body was laid to rest.Before going to the gallows Shaheed Hameed Baloch wrote his last will. Following is abstracted from his will.Testament of FreedomHe who avenges himselfSays farewell to his beautiful wifeHas no longing for power or wealthIt does not worry me a bit if this will and testament of mine reaches the great people of the glorious Balochistan or not. As I write these words, there are armed guards all over the place, keeping a watchful eye on every move I make. I have only eight hours to live. Eight from now I shall be proudly walking to the gallows. I have no feeling of remorse, nor am I bothered by the thought that I should have lived longer rather than be dead soon, because to lead a life without any purpose or to live under the yoke of slavery, is a curse.I am neither the first nor the only one to give his blood for Balochistan; hundreds of Baloch have laid down their lives for the fatherland. In my family alone I shall be the second person to kiss the hangman’s noose. And thus sacrifice my life for the great goal, which I am certain, the younger generations of Baloch shall ultimately achieve. The British executed one of my ancestors, Sheran Dad Karim, in 1902.I would like to tell my friends that such a priceless boon like freedom cannot be won without the supreme sacrifice. I know of no precedent in history where nations have achieved freedom without rendering the supreme sacrifice. The path to freedom and independence is admittedly a difficult one. However, the goal awaiting us is truly magnificent. I feel happy and consoled to think that though independence may elude us from a long time to come – my little daughter Bibi Banadi who is now 3 years old may experience it in her life time – my grandchildren and those of my brother Beebagr’s will surely be blessed with it and that day will be the day when my soul will finally rest in peace and receive true comfort.Can you, by severing the heads from the bodies,Kill living thoughts and ideas?Can you, by wrenching the flowers from the branches,Stop their fragrance from spreading?I am certain that every member of my family will take my execution with calmness and fortitude. I wish my mother were alive today, for, she must have sung this lullaby in my ears when I was a child:If you die a hero’s death,I shall visit your grave,In the best of attire and make up.Instead of mourning and lamentingI shall sing you a song of joy.And shall proudly give birthTo another child exactly like you.I am sure dearest sisters will not weep and go into mourning over my death. I ask my grandmother to recall the lullaby she used to sing for all of us:When my flower-like son becomes a youthHe will arm himself with the best of weapons.He shall make the traitors bite the dust,He shall fight and crush his enemies.The lofty mountains and the vast plains of Balochistan are waiting for those who could embrace them and turn them into castles and battlegrounds.Mountains are the fortresses of the BalochImpregnable heights are their treasure housesFlowing springs quench their thirstTheir children are selected arrowsSharp-edged daggers are their sons-in-lawBaloch fathers are broad-bladed swords.Hameed Baloch.10th June 1981Mach jail

Western Balochistan: Two Baloch hanged, four shot dead by Iranian authorities

Zahedan: Two Baloch men were hanged in central prison of Zahedan on Saturday (06-06-2009). They executed men have been named as Abdul Hameed Regi and Raza Qalandani. Abdul Hameed Regi is thought be the brother of Abdul Malik Regi the leader of Jundullah (now known as people republican army of Iran), however, it has not been confirmed yet whether this Abdul Hameed is the brother of Regi or he is another person with same name. Sources reported that Abdul Hameed is one of the four men who were recently extradited from Pakistan.On the other hand Fars news reported that four men have been killed in a gun battle with Iranian security forces in Zahedan. In the past Iranian security force have shot dead innocent Baloch people but ,later, to justify their brutalities they call such incidents “police encounter”.

Source: Fars news
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Balochistan: protest against sentencing of Ms. Karima

Mand: A large number Baloch women and youth have protested against sentencing of vice chairperson of BSO (Azaad) Ms. Karima Baloch. Sources from Mand town in Balochistan reported that the protest rally was led by BNM women wing organiser Ms. Hani Baloch and Ms Shari Baloch. The rally before passing different streets in Soro Bazar finally gathered at Shaheed Diljan chowk. Addressing the public gathering the Baloch women strongly condemn the Pakistani court for sentencing Ms. Karima Baloch and others. They said that Pakistani state was succumbing to the pressure of Baloch women’s political struggle and thus involving Baloch women activists in false cases. Protesters were carrying placards and banners and they chanted slogans against the Pakistani state and its intelligence agencies. They said that Baloch women will continue to struggle for Balochistan liberation alongside with their Baloch Sarmachaar brothers. They said that their struggle cannot be weaken by registering false cases against them, infect such tactics of Pakistani government will further their determination. They said that Ms. Karima Baloch was not alone and every Baloch men and women will not hesitate to protect her. They said Baloch women’s struggle will continue with full zeal and further determination. The Baloch women said that the sacrifices of martyrs of Murghab have given great recognition to Baloch liberation struggle. Every Baloch hates the Pakistani state with the depth of their heart and Baloch nation will not tolerate the occupation at any cost. Baloch struggle for liberation will continue until independent Balochistan re-appears on the world map. On the other hand Maandani youth organisation have protest against the arrest of Mir Pasand Khan and thousands of other missing Baloch person. The rally gathered at Mir Gull Khan Naseer Chowk where the leaders of the rally addressed the public and media. In their speeches they said that the states of Iran and Pakistan are committing atrocities against the people of Balochistan but “we want to tell them that our struggle for independence will continue”. They said Baloch political prisoner should be treated according to Geneva Convention as prisoners of war. The Maandani youth organisation said that Baloch nation should unite under the leadership of Sardar Khair Marri and Brahumdagh Bugti and struggle for independence.

Western Balochistan: serious human right violations reports against the Iranian authorities

Report by Reza Hossein Borr: “25 Baluch have been killed and hundreds of Baluch people have been arrested since Sunday in Zahedan. Dozens of shops that belonged to the Baluch people have been completely destroyed. The security forces are searching a large area of Zahedan house by house. Anybody who wears Baluchi clothe is searched and possibly arrested. There are security forces everywhere”. According to reports from the activists in BHRAA “the Islamic Republic of Iran still continues arresting people and spreads terror, horror and fear in Zahedan, even several days after Zahedan ‘’Imam Ali’’ mosque bomb attack. Some of local reports suggest that more than 100 persons have been arrested.The most recent report obtained by our reporters in Zahedan suggests that the security police forces arrested more than 25 Baluch in Zahedan on Sunday 31 of May 2009 and transferred them to yet an unknown place. These detainees include people a) who were admitted to the ‘’Khatm-ul-ania’’ hospital in Zahedan because they had been beaten by the pro-regime ultra-conservative groups, the relatives to the wounded while were visiting them.Furthermore, the reports suggest that the relatives dare not ask any investigation into what happened to their family members, as they fear for their own safety and destiny”.Henry Newman of www.guardian.co.uk, writes “Iran, embarrassed by the attacks in Zahedan, has been quick to act. Less than 36 hours after the mosque bombing, three rebels were executed following a rushed trial. The judiciary head of Sistan-Baluchistan has been keen to stress that due process was observed but this trial and previous trials of terrorist suspects have been criticised by human rights organisations. In the case of the Zahedan bombing, statements regarding the trial, the plot itself and even the numbers affected are divergent, even contradictory.The bombings highlight ongoing ethno-religious tensions within Iran and across the broader region. Despite the attempts of Iranian officials to deflect attention onto external scapegoats it is clear that there are serious domestic problems: the country's integrity is not yet in real danger but the Islamic regime and Iranian society at large must seek a more equitable accommodation for its diverse population”.Referring to the Baluch activists, political parties and media The London based Baluch analyst Mr Hossein Borr complains that perhaps media and political parties from Eastern Balochistan are not taking the tention in Westersn Balchistan as seriously. He asks “Can anybody explain why the Baluch activists, political parties and media in different parts of the world and specifically in East Balochistan are silent about the mass arrests and killings of Baluch people in the last few days in Western Baluchistan”? He further writes “This is a very defining moment in our history. The Baluch people want to know who is working to achieve the rights of the Baluch people and whole is doing business in politics.Those who are engaged in politics in every corner of Baluchistan or the world, now face a determining choice which will shape the view of the Baluch people on them. The Baluch people now see with their own eyes, who are working for the achievement of Baluch rights and who are in politics to make a name, find a seat in parliament or in government or benefit from it financially in different ways. This is also a determining phase in the direction of Baluch movement. This is a time to make your stand very clear”. He is optimistic that "The Baluch people will succeed in achieving their rights only if all Baluch intellectuals, political activists, political parties, newspapers and Internet media focus their attention on developments that are taking place right now inside Zahedan. These circumstances are effective test to indicate who is really committed to Baluch cause and who is in politics for financial gains".