‘No One Can Remain Commander-in-Chief For Life’: BLA Moves Ahead With Power Transition As Top Fighter Resigns

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) commander Bashir Zeb Baloch | AI image

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced a leadership transition, with Bashir Zeb Baloch stepping down as its commander-in-chief and all administrative, military and policymaking powers being transferred to its Senior Command Council, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

Citing a statement issued by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, TBP reported that the decision was taken during a joint meeting of the organisation's highest bodies on October 16, where commanders unanimously approved the leadership transition to give fresh momentum to its activities.

According to the report, the Senior Command Council, which the BLA describes as its highest governing body, will oversee the transition process. The organisation said a new commander-in-chief would be announced "soon" after the remaining stages of the selection process are completed, although no specific timeline was provided.

Bashir Zeb Baloch, a former chairman of the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) from Nushki, had succeeded Aslam Baloch, who was killed in a suicide attack in December 2018.

As cited by TBP, the BLA said the leadership transition was based on principles established by Aslam Baloch during the organisation's restructuring in 2018, which it claimed had brought…

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