Reports indicate that unidentified gunmen attacked the Gwadar port authority complex in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Wednesday. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility. Prior to gunfire, explosions occurred, followed by clashes between the attackers and security forces, resulting in the death of two assailants.
Gwadar, integral to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), faces unrest despite Chinese investment. Balochistan, rich in resources but deprived, experiences resentment toward development projects like Gwadar, seen as exploitative and neglectful of locals’ welfare. Various separatist and extremist groups operate in the region, targeting CPEC infrastructure and foreign personnel, notably Chinese, posing significant security risks.
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