BLA's Aliases Like Majeed Brigade Now on Terror Watchlist
Published Date: 8/12/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government updated its terrorist watchlist to include new names used by the Balochistan Liberation Army, like Majeed Brigade and Fateh Squad. This means these groups are officially recognized as linked and face the same financial and legal restrictions starting now. It helps keep track of and block their activities more effectively.
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Aliases Added to Terrorist Designation
The State Department amended the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) listing for the Balochistan Liberation Army to add the aliases Majeed Brigade, Fateh Squad, and Zephyr Intelligence Research and Analysis Bureau. Under this amendment pursuant to Section 1 of Executive Order 13224, these aliases are treated as part of the same designation and face the same financial and legal restrictions, effective July 31, 2025.
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