Archive · 19 Sep 2025
US, UK, France Block Bid to Sanction BLA
Pakistan and China wanted the UN to sanction the Balochistan Liberation Army and the Majeed Brigade due to their alleged terrorist activities.
They requested this action at the UN Security Council.
However, the United States, United Kingdom, and France blocked the bid, saying there wasn't enough evidence linking these groups to Al Qaeda or ISIL.
Pakistan has identified these groups as a major threat, citing cross-border attacks.
The BLA has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks, including suicide bombings.
The US, UK, and France blocked a joint Pakistan-China bid.
The bid aimed to sanction the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade.
The US and its allies cited insufficient evidence to justify sanctions.
Pakistan considers terrorism from Afghanistan a primary security threat.
The BLA has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks.
- Who
- Pakistan and China, US, UK, France
- What
- Bid to sanction the Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade
- When
- Recently
- Where
- UN Security Council
- Why
- Pakistan and China aimed to curb the group's activities.
Pakistan/China Perspective
US, UK, and France Perspective
Sanctioning BLA
Pakistan/China Perspective
Pakistan and China sought sanctions to curb BLA and Majeed Brigade activities, citing them as a threat.
US, UK, and France Perspective
The US, UK, and France blocked the bid, citing insufficient evidence to justify sanctions under UN rules.
- Entities Targeted
- Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade
- Action
- Pakistan and China bid to sanction BLA at UN
- Blocking Countries
- US, UK, and France
- Reason for Blocking
- Insufficient evidence linking groups to Al Qaeda or ISIL
- Pakistan's UN Rep.
- Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed
Sources
Pakistan and China move at UNSC to list Balochistan Liberation Army, its Majeed Brigade as terror groups
China, Pakistan Seek UN Terror Tag for Baloch Militant Group
China, Pakistan Urge UNSC To Label Balochistan Liberation Army, Suicide Wing As Terrorist Entity
UNO Reverse at UNSC: US, UK and France Block Pakistan-China Bid To Designate BLA As Terrorist Entity
