Balochistan, a vast, resource-rich desert region spanning Pakistan and Iran is a hotbed of separatist conflict. In his new book titled "Balochistan at a Crossroads," journalist Willem Marx and photographer Marc Watterlot documented the suffering and struggles of Baluch people living in underdeveloped and marginalized communities in both Pakistan and Iran.
Balochistan: Portraits Of Life On The Brink
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Not far from the strategic Bolan Pass, a member of the Baloch Liberation Army keeps watch.
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Outside the front door of the late tribal leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti's home, several Bugti tribesmen stand guard, while others wait for an audience with their chieftain.
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Insurgent fighters belonging to the Baloch nationalist movement sit in the back of a pick-up truck near the town of Dera Bugti.
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An AK 47 that has been personalized by its owner, a member of the Baloch Liberation Army.