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**Sarmachar** is a Substack newsletter authored by Ahmar Mustikhan, the world's best known journalist and activist from Balochistan. The newsletter delves into the complex political landscape of Balochistan, with a focus on human rights abuses and regional power dynamics. Mustikhan critiques the military establishment in Pakistan, highlighting issues such as enforced disappearances and the geopolitical factors that influence the Baloch struggle for independence.

### Key Themes

- **Human Rights Violations:** Mustikhan draws attention to enforced disappearances and the challenges faced by Baloch women and activists.

- **Critique of Military Leadership:** He questions military figures like General Asim Munir regarding their roles in brutal repression.

- **Geopolitics:** The newsletter explores the impact of global powers, including the U.S. and China, on the quest for Balochistan’s independence.

- **Internal Politics:** It also evaluates how various Pakistani political parties approach Baloch issues.

### Tone & Style
- The writing is bold and confrontational, advocating strongly for Baloch independence and employing powerful language to critique state actors.

### About Ahmar Mustikhan
Ahmar Mustikhan is a distinguished journalist whose work has appeared in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Times of India and the Jerusalem Post. He specializes in Balochistan, Pakistani politics, and human rights.

Sarmachar can be accessed by clicking on the link View Website or by copying and pasting the following in your web browser:
https://sarmachar.substack.com

Subscribe to the Sarmachar for $6/month.

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