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Shooting and Spreading Fear in Iranshahr by Security Forces

On the evening of Wednesday, November 13, 2023, security forces in Iranshahr raided the area around Amini-Fard Square, firing warning shots into the air and causing fear and distress among residents. Additionally, on November 8, security forces launched another raid and opened fire at a makeshift racetrack located in Amini-Fard...

Execution of at Least One Baloch Prisoner in Zahedan Central Prison

At dawn on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the execution of at least one Baloch prisoner, who had been transferred to quarantine in Zahedan Central Prison on Saturday, November 9, was carried out. The identity of this prisoner has been reported as Zakaria Alizahi, 27 years old, son of Mohammad Afzal,...

Baloch Citizen Killed by Unknown Armed Assailants in Bampur County

On the evening of November 9, 2024, a Baloch citizen was shot and killed by unknown armed individuals in the city of Mohammadan, a part of Bampur County. The identity of the victim has been reported as “Yasin Niyazmand,” approximately 23 years old, son of “Elahi Bakhsh,” and a resident...

Submission to UN Special Rapporteurs on the Rights of the Baloch Minority in Iran

Balochistan Human Rights Group: On September 27, 2024, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) submitted a comprehensive report to the UN Special Rapporteurs highlighting the systemic issues affecting the Baloch minority in Iran. The report underscores the Iranian government’s persistent neglect and inaction, which continue to intensify the...

Execution of Three Baloch Prisoners in Yazd Prison

At dawn on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the death sentences of at least three Baloch prisoners, who had previously been convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in Yazd prison by the prison authorities. One of the Baloch prisoners has been identified as Mohsen Nezhadi...

Death of a Baloch Fuel Carrier Following Shooting by Intelligence Forces in Rigan

Yesterday, November 4, 2024, a Baloch fuel carrier was fatally injured after intelligence forces in Rigan opened fire on his vehicle near the “800-meter Bridge” in Rigan County. After being wounded by gunfire, he was taken to the hospital by intelligence agents, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The...

Destruction of Residential Homes Following a Raid by Military, Municipality, and Housing Foundation Forces in Muradabad, Chabahar

Early this morning, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, municipal and Housing Foundation officials, along with military forces in multiple military and civilian vehicles, raided the Muradabad area of Chabahar city, demolishing and confiscating several residential homes belonging to Baloch citizens. At approximately 3:30 a.m., municipal and Housing Foundation forces, accompanied by...

Execution of Two Baloch Prisoners in Kahnuj Prison

At dawn on Monday, November 4, 2024, the death sentences of two Baloch prisoners, who had previously been convicted of murder and drug-related charges, were carried out by authorities in Kahnuj Prison. These prisoners had been transferred to the quarantine section of the prison the day before. The two executed...

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Two Fuel Carriers Injured

Two Fuel Carriers Injured Following Landmine Explosion, Beating, and Vehicle Burning by Military Forces at the Mirjaveh Border On the morning of October 29, 2024, two young Baloch fuel carriers were severely injured following a landmine explosion reportedly planted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) along the Rotak border...