Jumma Khan Marri

Personal life Jumma Khan Marri is the son of Mir Hazar Khan Marri. His father was Mir Hazar Khan Marri l.

Activities In 1964, Jumma Khan Marri founded Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) in Damascus, Syria. Marri controlled BLF since its inception and it is unclear when he stepped down as the leader of the outfit.

In an interview with Russian news channel, Marri stated that he was the one who designed the 'free Balochistan flag'. He stated that he was among those people who were always on the forefront of Baloch freedom struggle. Marri said that he left Balochistan in 1979 and settled in Afghanistan along with his family. He stated that he has been in self imposed exile in Moscow since 2000. Moreover, he said that he "sacrificed everything for a movement which turned out to be fundamentally faulty and empty from within".

Overseas Pakistan Baloch Unity (OPBU) On 17 February 2018, Marri stated that he and his followers have left the separatist groups. He said that he is launching 'Overseas Pakistani Balochi Community' for the Baloch living aboard. The purpose of new organisation will be to confront and expose the "evil design" of people like "Brahamdagh Bugti, Hyrbiyar Marri and Mehran Marri". He states that Brahamdagh Bugti, Hyrbiyar Marri and Mehran Marri "are on the Indian payroll”.

Marri's decision to leave separatist groups was welcomed in Balochistan. A huge gathering took place in Kholu, Balochistan to welcome Marri's decision. Speaking from Moscow, Marri thanked people of Pakistan especially his supporters in Kholu for arranging such a big gathering to welcome his decision. He also asked the Balochs who are fighting against the state to lay down their weapons and start supporting development activities in the province. He stated that Indian funded so-called Baloch leaders were enjoying luxurious life in Europe while common Baloch was suffering from terrorism and violence. The gathering to welcome Marri's decision took place in Kholu which was once a stronghold of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

During an interview with Russian News channel, Marri stated that India is behind the unrest in Balochistan. He disclosed that if India stops the money supplies, the insurgency will end the next day.

While during his stay in Brussels, Marri also met with Baloch community in Europe to gain their support and to bring the misguided groups on the right track.

On the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Marri stated that the development of Gwadar Port, road networks and alternate power projects could offer great opportunities to Baloch people.