According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, two Baloch teenage citizens were arrested by security forces in the counties of Sarbaz and Chabahar. Additionally, about one month earlier, another citizen had been arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location. Despite follow-ups by their families, no clear information has been provided so far.The identities of these three Baloch citizens have been reported as:Abdulrahman Raisi, 17, son of Molavi Doost Mohammad Raisi, the Friday prayer leader of NasirabadAli Talatf, 17Both are from the village of Nasirabad in Sarbaz CountyHafiz Yasin Taj, 30, from Aliabad village in Sarbaz CountyAccording to the report, Abdulrahman and Ali, who were arrested on April 8 in the city of Chabahar by security forces, were transferred to Zahedan on April 18 after 10 days of detention in Chabahar.Hafiz Yasin Taj, who had been arrested about a month earlier in Sarbaz County, has been transferred to Ward 9 of Zahedan Central Prison. He is the brother of Molavi Abdulqayyum Taj, a Sunni writer, who has previously been repeatedly summoned and interrogated by security agencies.There is still no information available regarding the arresting authority, their exact place of detention, or the charges brought against these three Baloch citizens.According to collected data, at least 978 people were arrested in Balochistan during 2025. Among them, 394 individuals lacked identity documents or birth certificates. Additionally, 19 cases of group arrests were recorded, where more than one person was detained at the same time, and in 12 cases, more than five individuals were arrested in a single operation.

Balochistan Human Rights Group

Amidst a surging wave of insecurity and the blatant violation of the right to life in Balochistan, reports indicate a horrific crime in the city of Gosht, Saravan County, resulting in the death of a young child under inhumane circumstances.

Incident Details and Identification

According to investigations by the Balochistan Human Rights Group, the victim has been identified as Fatemeh-Zahra Hosseinbor, 9 years old, daughter of Younes, and a resident of Gosht. Fatemeh-Zahra was abducted around 7:00 PM on Friday evening, April 17, 2026 (28 Farvardin 1405), in front of her residence by armed individuals driving a Peugeot Pars with no license plates.
After four days of disappearance and an exhaustive search by her family and local residents, her lifeless and mutilated body was discovered on April 20 (31 Farvardin) on the outskirts of the city, near a waste disposal site.

Evidence of Torture and Inhumane Treatment

Field reports indicate unprecedented cruelty in this case. Based on documentation obtained by the Balochistan Human Rights Group:

• The 9-year-old’s body was mutilated, with both of her hands severed.
• Following the murder, the perpetrators set the body on fire. Due to the severity of the burns, the face was unrecognizable, and the family was only able to confirm her identity through markings on the soles of her feet.

Absence of Personal Grievance and State Responsibility

According to relatives, Fatemeh-Zahra’s father is a bakery worker, and the family had no personal disputes or vendettas with any individuals or groups. This underscores the hypothesis that the crime stems from the prevailing climate of general insecurity.
The Balochistan Human Rights Group emphasizes that the free movement of armed, unlicensed vehicles in the city and the occurrence of such abductions in the early evening are clear signs of the security apparatus’s failure to fulfill its inherent duty to “ensure the safety of citizens.”

Statistical and Legal Perspective

This crime occurs as statistics recorded by this group for the year of 2025 show that, to date, 45 children in Balochistan have been killed or injured.

• Violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: According to Articles 6 and 19 of this convention, states are obligated to guarantee the right to life and protect children from all forms of physical violence and abuse.
• Right to Security: The systematic lack of security in this region has seriously threatened the right to life for Baloch citizens.
  The Balochistan Human Rights Group vehemently condemns this inhuman crime and calls for the intervention of independent international bodies to pressure relevant authorities to identify the perpetrators and end the culture of “impunity” regarding crimes against Baloch children.

In subsequent international reactions, Mr. du Plessis, a member of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, stated on 17 March that the body is seeking access to the site in order to conduct an independent investigation. According to him, the United Nations possesses credible reports confirming that at least 168 individuals—predominantly schoolgirls—were killed in the attack. He further emphasized that the investigation remains at an early stage, that no discussions have yet taken place with U.S. officials, and that the mission welcomes any information that may be provided. He also stressed the independence of the fact-finding process and confirmed that a formal request for access to Iran has been submitted.

Field assessments and supplementary reports indicate that the school was located adjacent to a facility affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), identified as the “Seyyed al-Shohada” complex. Concurrently, independent evidence suggests that Iranian authorities have utilized civilian infrastructure—including schools, hospitals, and residential areas—for the deployment of military personnel and equipment. Such practices have effectively exposed civilians, particularly children, to direct risks arising from military operations.

Under the principles of international humanitarian law and relevant child protection frameworks—including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and rules governing the protection of civilians in armed conflict—the use of educational institutions and civilian spaces for military purposes, as well as the use of civilians as human shields, is strictly prohibited and constitutes a serious violation of international obligations. In this context, the placement of a military installation in proximity to a functioning school, or the use of such environments to shield military activities, gives rise to direct responsibility for the actors who made such decisions. Accordingly, given the presence of an IRGC facility adjacent to the school and the use of civilian environments for military purposes, the IRGC can be considered responsible for creating the conditions that exposed students to this deadly attack and, consequently, for the resulting humanitarian consequences.

In conclusion, this incident demonstrates that the militarization of civilian spaces and the placement of military assets near protected sites directly contribute to increased civilian casualties. Children, as one of the most vulnerable groups, have disproportionately borne the consequences. These circumstances underscore the urgent need for independent, impartial, and transparent investigations to establish accountability for all parties involved and to ensure justice and reparations for the victims.

Amnesty International also called on U.S. authorities to ensure that any investigation into the attack is conducted in an impartial, independent, and transparent manner.

According to the report, the attack occurred on the morning of February 28, 2026. Evidence gathered from videos, satellite images, and interviews with independent sources indicates that the airstrike directly hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school building. As a result, a large number of civilians—including students, parents, and teachers—were killed or injured, and the school building and surrounding areas suffered extensive damage.

The report further states that at the same time as the school was struck, 12 additional buildings in a nearby compound, reportedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were also targeted using guided weapons.

Amnesty International noted that the school accommodated both boys and girls, with classes held on separate floors. The timing of the attack in the morning meant that many students were inside the building when the strike occurred.

In its assessment, the organization stated that available evidence suggests U.S. forces may have failed to take necessary precautions to minimize harm to civilians—an issue that, if confirmed, could constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law.

It also emphasized that directly targeting a school building—even if it had previously been part of a military-related complex—raises concerns about reliance on outdated or inaccurate intelligence and a failure to adequately verify the nature of the target.

Balochistan Human Rights Group

Most of the strikes were directed at military sites such as bases, checkpoints, and air defense facilities. However, one of the most tragic and heartbreaking incidents was the direct targeting of a girls’ elementary school.

The girls’ primary school “Shajareh Tayyebeh” in Minab city, which had approximately 170 female students in the morning shift, was located adjacent to a military site affiliated with the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and was struck during these airstrikes.

According to official reports, including a statement from the Minab prosecutor, at least 108 schoolgirls lost their lives in this attack, and many others were injured. A large number of children remained trapped under the rubble. Rescue and debris removal operations continued under extremely difficult conditions. This tragedy represents one of the heaviest civilian death tolls—especially among children—in these attacks.

In addition, in Konarak county several fishing boats belonging to local Baloch citizens were targeted, resulting in the deaths and injuries of a number of fishermen. Strikes on the Imam Ali military base, Gowatr checkpoint, and Pasabandar naval base in Chabahar also caused heavy casualties among military personnel, with some facilities—such as the Gowatr checkpoint—being almost completely destroyed.

These airstrikes resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of military personnel and ordinary civilians, a significant portion of whom were innocent children. Due to internet outages and communication restrictions, exact casualty figures across different areas are still incomplete. Further details will be provided as more reliable information becomes available.

The identity of this Baloch teenager has been confirmed by the Balochistan Human Rights Group as Abbas Niv (Bajizehi), 16 years old, son of Khodanazar, originally from Zahedan and resident of Azadshahr County in Golestan Province.

According to people close to the teenager, Abbas was arrested on the evening of January 10 in connection with the popular protests in Azadshahr. After being transferred to an IRGC Intelligence detention facility, he was subjected to severe torture for five days, during which he lost consciousness four times. He is currently being held in the Grgan Juvenile Correction and Training Center.

It is reported that Abbas’s family has made numerous attempts to retain a lawyer, but so far no lawyer has agreed to take on his case. Authorities have stated that the charge of “leading the protests” has been brought against him, and the judiciary has not yet provided the family with any clear information regarding the status of his case.

It should be noted that due to financial difficulties, Abbas had to drop out of school and was working as a laborer to help support his family’s living expenses.

According to the annual report of the Balochistan Human Rights Group (2025/1404), at least 978 individuals were arrested in Balochistan throughout the year 2025. Among these individuals, 394 were without any identity documents or birth certificates. During this period, 19 cases of group arrests were recorded in which more than one person was detained simultaneously, and in 12 cases, more than five individuals were arrested in a single operation.

The identity of this Baloch citizen has been confirmed by reliable sources as Mohammad Reza Derzadeh, 15 years old, son of Alireza, resident of Chabahar.

According to sources, Mohammad Reza was shot by military forces near Imam Ali Hospital prior to his arrest and sustained injuries from pellet bullets in the leg area. Despite his physical condition, security forces proceeded to arrest this teenager.

Sources added: Since the time of his arrest, no official information has been provided about his place of detention, medical treatment status, or judicial proceedings. It remains unclear whether he is being held in detention facilities in Chabahar or has been transferred to Zahedan.

Sources fromBHRG have also reported severe pressure exerted by security institutions on the families of arrested individuals, including this teenager. These pressures include threats and restrictions imposed on the family to prevent them from pursuing information about their son or publicizing the case, further exacerbating their anxiety and psychological suffering.

The ongoing enforced disappearance, lack of accountability from responsible institutions, and pressure on families once again demonstrate structural disregard for the rights of arrested children and teenagers, as well as the severe consequences of this approach on the lives of families and the local community in Chabahar.

The identity of the killed Baloch child has been confirmed by reliable sources as Amirali Nourizadeh (Taherzehi), 9 years old, son of Abdullah, resident of Tahroui village, Sirik County.

According to sources, around 20:00, border guard forces in a Quik and a Samand vehicle were pursuing a car inside the village area and opened direct fire during the chase. One of the bullets struck Amirali, who was playing by the roadside, causing the child to die instantly at the scene.

Sources added: Following the shooting, the atmosphere in the area became extremely tense, resulting in clashes between local residents and security forces. Two vehicles belonging to the border guard forces — which had been involved in the pursuit of the fuel vehicle and the direct shooting inside the village — were set on fire by the public after the child’s death and the surge of public outrage.

It is reported that during the clashes, military forces also fired into the air, and one military personnel was injured in the course of these confrontations and transferred to hospital, with his condition described as critical.