UAE condemns Balochistan attacks, expresses solidarity with Pakistan

The United Arab Emirates condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that targeted several cities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, resulting in a number of deaths.

In an official statement on X, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the attacks as “criminal acts” and expressed its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism aimed at destabilising security and peace.

“The UAE strongly denounces these terrorist attacks that took place in several cities in Balochistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which tragically caused the deaths of a number of innocent people,” the statement said.

In a statement, the MoFA affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, over these heinous attacks.

On Saturday, terrorists carried out a series of coordinated attacks at multiple locations across Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 92 terrorists were killed by security forces, while 18 civilians were martyred.

The military said that during clearance operations and intense standoffs, “15 brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom.”

Read: 92 terrorists killed, 15 security personnel martyred as attacks foiled across Balochistan: ISPR

The banned separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks in a social media post, describing them as the second phase of “Operation Heroof.”

The government has designated the BLA and other Baloch groups as “Fitna al Hindustan”, alleging they are acting as proxies of India to destabilise Pakistan through hybrid warfare. Officials say the BLA’s suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, has developed links with other anti-Pakistan militant outfits operating out of Afghanistan.

 WAM / Agencies