Brahamdagh Bugti براہمدغ خان بگٹی | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Dera Bugti, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | Baloch Republican Party |
| Alma mater | Sibi |
| Known for | Baloch nationalist leader |
Brahamdagh Khan Bugti or Brahumdagh Khan Bugti (Urdu: براہمدغ خان بگٹی or Balochi: براھُندگ ھان بگٹی) is the founder and leader of the Political Organisation Baloch Republican Party,[1] a Baloch nationalist group which broke away from his uncle Talal Akbar Bugti's Jamhoori Watan Party in 2008. He is the grandson and tribal successor of Nawab Akbar Bugti, former chief minister and governor of the Balochistan province.[2] He campaigns for the rights of Baloch people around Europe. As of 2018[update], he was living in self-imposed exile in Switzerland.[3]
He met the then Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr. Malik Baloch, and federal minister, Gen (r) Abdul Qadir Baloch, in Geneva, twice in 2015. Bugti condones negotiations with Pakistan and a political resolution of the political differences in Balochistan.[4] In 2017, his asylum request was rejected by Swiss authorities. The Swiss authorities said that the Bugti's asylum request was rejected because he was involved in terror-related activities. His brother-in-law, Mehran Marri was also banned from entering Switzerland. The Swiss authorities stated that both Brahumdagh Bugti and Mehran Marri are a security risk to Switzerland.[5]
- ^ Brahamdagh Bugti willing to negotiate with govt: BBC, Dawn, 27 August 2015.
- ^ Correspondent, The Newspaper's (2016-09-20). "Brahamdagh Bugti to seek asylum in India". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ "Will Brahamdagh Bugti, exiled Baloch leader, receive Indian citizenship? It's unclear". Firstpost. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ Dawn.com (2015-11-11). "Brahamdagh met Dr Malik Baloch, discussed Balochistan issue: BBC report". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ "Swiss banned Mehran Baluch over 'risks' to security". The News. 17 November 2017.