Noordin Mengal writes of Herbiyar Marri's arrest: "I believe such acts by the west will only further isolate the Baluch and could lead to the loss of a potentially natural ally against common adverseries. This incident has been prompted by Pakistani authorities who wish to put pressure on and curb Baluch human rights workers. We, the Baluch, appeal to the British authorities not to become a party in the process of unjustifiable persecution and victimization of the secular Baluch diaspora.

We urge all Baluch and others to persuade the British government and other democratic foreign countries to take a stand against the injustice and victimization of the Baluch rather than obliging the corrupt Pakistani army, ISI and MI.

The Musharraf-regime has been lobbying and persuading the British government to extradite Baluch human rights workers in order to eliminate their opposition. The British must not fall into this trap by obliging Pakistan and overiding its democratic norms.

Herbiyar's brother, Balach Marri was targeted and killed by Pakistani armed forces in Baluchistan less than a fortnight ago. This is no co-incidence that Herbiyar Marri has been picked up by British agencies at a time when the Baluch nation is still in a state of mourning. We urge, appeal and request the British Government not to hand over Herbiyar Marri to Pakistan because Musharraf's regime had repeatedly made it very clear of what they want to do with Nawab Akbar Bugti, Herbiyar, Balach and other Baluchs who have taken a sincere stand for the rights of Baluch people."