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One variant of the flag used by Baloch nationalists for a proposed independent Balochistan

Baloch nationalism is the political expression of ethno-national consciousness of the Baloch people, who inhabit the ethno-linguistic region of Balochistan. The region's territory is divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Arising in the 19th century, Baloch nationalism would be the central influence in the Balochistan conflict.

In Pakistan, there have been no uprisings by Balochi people as they consider themselves as Pakistani.

References

In Afghanistan's Shadow: Baluch Nationalism and Soviet Temptations, Selig Harrison, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, New York, 1981

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 '''Baloch nationalism''' is the political expression of ethno-national consciousness of the [[Baloch people]], who inhabit the ethno-linguistic region of [[Balochistan (region)|Balochistan]]. The region's territory is divided between [[Pakistan]], [[Iran]], and [[Afghanistan]]. Arising in the 19th century, Baloch nationalism would be the central influence in the [[Balochistan conflict]].
+In Pakistan, there have been no uprisings by Balochi people as they consider themselves as Pakistani.
-The Baloch nationalist movement's demands have ranged from cultural, economic and political rights, to political autonomy, to outright [[secession]] from [[Pakistan]], [[Iran]] or [[Afghanistan]]. The movement is [[secular]] and heavily influenced by [[leftist]] [[Marxist]] ideology.
-In Pakistan, there have been several uprisings by Baloch nationalists that have all been suppressed by the Pakistan military (see: ''[[Balochistan conflict]]'').
-The Baloch nationalist movement includes not only speakers of the [[Balochi language]], but also [[Brahui people]], as they are considered to share a common ethnic and cultural heritage.
-The Baloch nationalist movement also receives considerable support from the [[Baloch diaspora]] in [[Oman]], the [[UAE]], [[Sweden]], [[Norway]], and other countries. Pakistani have repreatedly made unsubstantiated claims that the Baloch nationalists have received funding from [[India]].
 ==See also==
 * [[List of active autonomist and secessionist movements]]
-==External links==
-* [http://www.balochistaninfo.com/200604/BalochNationalismitsOriginandDevelopment.pdf Baloch Nationalism: Its Origin and Development], Taj Mohammad Breseeg, 2004
-* [http://www.carnegieendowment.org/publications/index.cfm?fa=view&id=17865&prog=zg The Resurgence of Baluch Nationalism], Frederic Grare, [[Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]], Paper No. 65, January 2006
-* [http://www.thebaluch.com/ Tha Baluch]
-* [http://www.greenleft.org.au/2006/693/35987 Balochistan's history of insurgency]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpXEHOAVOq4 Documentary of Baloch Nationalist movement]
-* [http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=4373 Pakistan: The Worsening Conflict in Balochistan], [[International Crisis Group]], Asia Report N°119, 14 September 2006
 ==References==
 * In Afghanistan's Shadow: Baluch Nationalism and Soviet Temptations, Selig Harrison, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, New York, 1981
-* Baluch Nationalism and Superpower Rivalry, Selig Harrison, International Security, Vol. 5 No. 3 (Winter 1980-1981) pp 152-163
-* Knights, Not Pawns: Ethno-Nationalism and Regional Dynamics in Post-Colonial Balochistan, Paul Titus and Nina Swidler, International Journal of Middle East Studies, Vol. 32, No. 1 (Feb., 2000), pp. 47-69
-{{Baloch nationalism}}
 {{Nationalism in South Asia}}
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 [[Category:History of Balochistan]]
 [[Category:Nationalism]]
-[[Category:Nationalism by country or region]]