WASHINGTON: US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who had recently introduced a controversial legislation and resolution on Balochistan, asked Radio Free Asia (RFA) to report on and broadcast in Balochistan to better equip them with the current news.
According to a press release issued by his office, Representative Rohrabacher wrote a letter to Radio Free Asia’s president, saying that the Baloch people would be “receptive to RFA broadcasts in their own language and the increased exposure to accurate and objective news would no doubt be to our and their great benefit.”
Rohrabacher, who is also Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee for Oversight and Investigations, told the RFA, “While the government and intelligence services in Pakistan act against the interests of the United States, I believe America can find common ground with the people of South Asia.”
The letter further states: “The central government of Pakistan, despite the billions of dollars in aid that the US government has provided, has not acted in good faith with America, targets Americans for murder and has purposefully moved closer to their main ally, Communist China. Because of these factors, America’s strategic calculus regarding Pakistan is changing.”
He added that the government of Pakistan is repressing the Baloch people, and that the Balochi nation has a right to self-determination.
Radio Free Asia, according to their website, is “a private, nonprofit corporation that broadcasts news and information in nine native Asian languages to listeners who do not have access to full and free news media. The purpose of RFA is to provide a forum for a variety of opinions and voices from within these Asian countries.”
In February, Rohrabacher had chaired a hearing on human rights abuses in Balochistan. He also introduced a House Concurrent Resolution, asking for the Baloch people to be given the right to self-determination. The Republican congressman from California had earlier introduced bills asking for Dr Shakil Afridi to be given US citizenship and the Congressional Gold Medal, and has called on President Obama to intervene in the case.
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To all the Indian trolls - it appears you Indians are constantly looking for trouble. Please stop your hippocracy and stop poking your terrorist nose into the Pakistani Nation. Stop looking for ways to exploit Pakistan. Also stop calling in other misguided countries to support your proxy war agenda against Pakistan. And do not wonder why Pakistan is so cautious when it comes to India . . .We Baloch are loyal Pakistanis and know how to deal with India's misadventures!
Ignorance can not be cured.
For those interested, can search at Answers.com or Google. Find out about the aims and objectives both of Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia. Till 1971, CIA was providing funds but now the US government has changed the rules for financing.
Look at Joseph Goebbels too,
It is right time that Balochi programme from RADIO FREE ASIA must be given its' due shares as all other Asian languages. There are nearly 40millions Balochs living in Balochistan, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Turkmanistan, and many African Countries & Europe. It is really unjust that they may be neglected by Radio Free Asia. In our opinion millions of Baloch could be brought into line and could be informed about what is happening in and around World. To deprive the Baloch nation from such a source of information could and should never be justified. As such we thank Rev. Dana Rohrabacher for his demand and initiative for giving Balochi language programme from Radio Free Asia. As for as providing necessary Staff for such a programme we are prepared to provide all competent persons to run the same at the earliest. Balochjk
@u liar:
Ya,why you,Balochi,do not apply do become the 51 State of United State of America?
Then you will have pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeenty of independence!
We need radio free for all the oppressed communities in North America and the Pacific also.
@Paksitan Politics ....yes we hate AMRICKA yet jsut are dying to form a line to get the Yanks visa .Hypocricy !!!!!
...and the globalist agenda and endless US war machine marches on!
All this is a fasade created by the Indian lobby against Pakistan and the senator has been brain washed by the Indian mind control aggresive lobby. There have been reports that Indian/RAW has been involved in killing in Balochistan to destabalize Pakistan. And the senseless Pakistani leadership wants to give business concessions to India. Pakistan can and should never trust India for many reasons!
@u liar: Being the only toughie on the block, they make the rules.
Many Baloch political entities used to talk of justice and equality, that is when they found a comforting life in the Soviet Block. That "Socialist" jargon has now been given up. Time for consolidating positions in the US, getting comfy with senators etc. Pulling an Ahmed Chalabi?
Everything comes with a price. Those metal deposits look juicy in the eyes of some.
Americans u got the answer that why we hate you ???
If a nation comes on seeking independence and also gets the support of a superpower, then sooner or later, she becomes liberated. East-Timor, Bosnia , Kosov, Libya, Syria, Sudan and many other example around the globe are good examples to look at. Baluch are determined to win thier freedom and signals of support are coming from a superpower. More importantly, regional and global conditions are also conducive to thier struggle. International intervention in sovereign countries on the issue of human rights has become a norm of customary international law and Pakistan has also acknowledged this rule by voting in favor of Security Council resolution with regard to military intervention in Syria. So sooner or later, the issue of human rights abuses in Baluchistan will find its way into the agend of UN security council.
Finally i would like to thank Mr Rohrabacher for his positiveness on Baloch issue, We desperately need a voice in the west to let the world know what is happening inside Balochistan. Pakistani media is biased and there is no freedom of expression or press in Pakistan, we have made a progress and we shall take our case to the international community & organization with the help of people like Mr Dana Rohrabacher, He has become a hero inside Balochistan.
Regards Diagoh
One man army of Dana Rohrabacher vs entire Pakistan. He i giving hard time it seems. His one statement on Baluchistan is followed by loads of media debates. Now whole Pakistan knows who Dana Rohrabacher is.
Mind blowing game plan from Mr.Becker. Open your eyes Pak and deal with this man with Iron Hands....
Thank you sir Dana rorabacher our language culture been destroyed from last 64 years by Pakistan and Iran and we baloch want freedom which is birth right of every human being
I think they should better concentrate on giving rights to blacks. Pakistan should put a resolution in UN for a separate black country created by breaking USA and stop racist abuses against them. The oppressed blacks also have a right to self determination.
@arjun..
you do not seem to be baluch...else you would have known baluchis are not in millions...
In 1971, America was on your side and India was interested in a practical way. Now, USA is against you and we Indians don't care about your internal problems. The breakdown will be fast, let's see the map in 2015. Take care, best of luck.
This is a statement of a desperate man!!!! No importance should be given to him because he is not worth it!
@imran: Absolutely correct! He is also great supporter of character like him - Shakil Afridi.
Rohrabacher, Those 100K died in Iraq were also humans, Thousands of Palestinian refugees are also humans. Thus, I don't feel bad when they you call SOB.
Then we want Radio Pakistan Washington n Radio Pakistan Delhi
Mr Dana Rohrabacher, we appreciate your bold steps in rite direction.
Balochistan needs freedom and hats of to Rohrabacher. All strength from Jesus to achieve your goal. God bless you and millions of Balochs.
step one resolution, Step two coaxing for radio in Baluchistan. You seems like well on your way to something Mr. Rohrabacher!!
Dana,last time when you opened your mouth i took you a little seriously,now onwards i am clear you are not be taken seriously!
Mr. Rohrabacher... your sense of urgency regarding balochistan suggest your father was a disgruntled baloch....no offence
Mr Dana Rohrabacher please come and visit balochistan. You should come and visit the people held captive by their sardars and raise your voice for their freedom.
only one word for this man, SOB.
America is working to separate Balochistan from Pakistan just like it did in 1971 East Pakistan in collaboration with India, England and Russia. American government is behind Rohrabacker and there is no doubt about it. America has only one agenda and that is to kill Muslims and harm Muslim countries.
Way to go Rohrbacher! Roaring like a lion to set Balochis free from Pak oppression! Hoping to see a new propserous,independent and powerful Balochistan arise in the world soon supported by ALL world powers
Rohrabacher should also have the courage to speak about the atrocities being committed by his friends in balochistan.Why doesn't Rohrabacher ever speak about the thousands of civilians murdered in balochistan only because they were non-baloch?why doesn't rohrabacher ever condemn so aggressively the deliberate murders of non-baloch teachers,doctors,labourers in balochistan?
Are Human rights only for those who oppose pakistan and unconditionally support America?