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Execution of Two Baloch Prisoners in Zahedan and Yazd

Iraj Iranduost — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:01:46 +0000

Execution of Two Baloch Prisoners in Zahedan and Yazd
According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, on the morning of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the death sentences of two prisoners from Sistan and Baluchestan were carried out in the prisons of Zahedan and Yazd.
In Zahedan Central Prison, Omid (Ali-Akbar) Shahouzehi, a married father of two, was executed after being sentenced to death on a murder charge. He had been arrested in Zahedan approximately four years ago. According to sources, he had consistently denied the murder charge and maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
At the same time, Ali-Asghar Salarzehi, approximately 42 years old and from Zabol, was executed in Yazd Prison after nearly seven years of imprisonment. He had been detained since 2019 and sentenced to death in connection with drug-related charges. Before his execution, he was transferred to the prison’s quarantine section and his family was summoned for a final visit.
According to data compiled by the Balochistan Human Rights Group, at least 137 Baloch prisoners were executed in 27 prisons across Iran in 2025. Of these, 94 executions were related to drug offenses and 36 to murder charges. Zahedan Prison recorded the highest number, with 34 executions.

Baloch Prisoner Executed at Isfahan Central Prison

Iraj Iranduost — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:16:08 +0000

Baloch Prisoner Executed at Isfahan Central Prison
According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the death sentence of at least one Baloch prisoner, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, was carried out at Isfahan Central Prison.
The prisoner was identified as Abdolbaset Brahoui (Eidozehi), 30, son of Emam, and a native of Zahedan.
According to the report, Abdolbaset Brahoui was arrested in Isfahan in 2018 on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to data collected throughout 2025, at least 137 executions of Baloch prisoners were recorded in 27 different prisons across Iran. Zahedan Prison recorded the highest number, with 34 executions.
Of those executed, 94 people (approximately 68.6%) were executed on drug-related charges, 36 (approximately 26.3%) for murder, 4 (approximately 2.9%) on political or ideological charges, 2 (approximately 1.5%) for rape, and 1 (approximately 0.7%) on an unspecified charge.

Execution of a Baloch Prisoner on Murder Charges at Zahedan Central Prison

Iraj Iranduost — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:08 +0000

According to the Baloch Human Rights Group, on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (25 Mordad 1405 in the Iranian calendar), the death sentence of a Baloch prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was carried out at Zahedan Central Prison. The prisoner had been arrested in 2023 and sentenced to death following judicial proceedings.
The prisoner was identified as Mohammad (Cheragh) Afrookhteh, approximately 30 years old, son of Habib-ur-Rehman. He was married and had one child, and was originally from Baldan village in Sib and Suran County.
According to the report, Mohammad was arrested in 2023 along with one of his relatives on charges of murdering a local man affiliated with the security forces in Sib and Suran County. Sources stated:
“Following his arrest and severe physical and psychological torture, Mohammad was forced to confess to the murder. His death sentence was reportedly issued several months ago. Another individual who had been arrested in connection with the case was later released.”
The sources also provided details about the days leading up to the execution, stating that Mohammad was transferred to the prison’s quarantine section on Thursday, August 13, in preparation for the execution, and that his family had their final visit with him on Saturday.
His execution was carried out on Sunday, August 16, and his funeral and burial took place later that day at 5:00 p.m. in the cemetery of Baldan village.
According to data compiled during 2025, at least 137 executions of Baloch prisoners were recorded in 27 different prisons across Iran. Zahedan Central Prison recorded the highest number, with 34 executions.
Of those 137 cases, 94 prisoners (approximately 68.6%) were executed on drug-related charges, 36 (approximately 26.3%) on murder charges, 4 (approximately 2.9%) on political or ideological charges, 2 (approximately 1.5%) on rape charges, and 1 (approximately 0.7%) on an unspecified charge.

Amnesty International Condemns the Execution of Baloch Juvenile Meysam Irandegani in a Statement

Iraj Iranduost — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:46:53 +0000

Amnesty International Condemns the Execution of Baloch Juvenile Meysam Irandegani in a Statement

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Amnesty International issued a statement strongly condemning the execution of Meysam Irandegani, a Baloch juvenile who was executed in Iranshahr Prison on July 21, 2026, calling the act a clear violation of international human rights law. The organization emphasized that Meysam was only 14 years old at the time of the alleged offense, and executing him violated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s international obligations.

In May 2022, during an altercation at an auto repair shop where he worked in Khash County, Meysam Irandegani was involved in an incident that resulted in one person’s death due to a fatal knife wound. Following judicial proceedings, he was sentenced to death on charges of murder, and the sentence was carried out in Iranshahr Prison.

In its statement, Amnesty International recalled that under international law, issuing and carrying out death sentences for individuals under the age of 18 at the time of the crime is strictly prohibited. The organization also stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran executed a child offender in 2025 as well, and others who were under 18 at the time of their alleged offenses remain at risk of execution.

Highlighting the widespread execution of individuals from oppressed minorities in Iran, the organization stated that the death penalty disproportionately affects Baloch, Kurdish, and Afghan citizens. It called on the authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately halt all planned executions and to establish an official moratorium as a step toward the complete abolition of the death penalty.

Iran Executes at Least Two Baloch Prisoners in Damghan Prison

Iraj Iranduost — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:50:42 +0000

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, at least two Baloch prisoners were executed at dawn on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Damghan Prison. The two men had previously been sentenced to death in a joint case on drug-related charges and were transferred to the prison’s quarantine ward on July 30, in preparation for the implementation of their death sentences.

The identities of the two prisoners have been confirmed by Rasank as Mohammad Ali Narouei, approximately 50 years old, son of Malek, married and the father of four children, from Fazelabad in Zabol County, and Mohammad Bakhsh Shahbakhsh, 42, son of Abdol, married and the father of five children, from Zahedan.

The two men were arrested in 2022 in Damghan in connection with a joint drug-related case and were subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Damghan. On July 30, they were transferred to the prison’s quarantine ward, and their families were summoned for a final visit. They met with their loved ones for the last time on the evening of July 31 before the executions were carried out.

Sources also reported that Mohammad Ali Narouei’s brother, Salman Narouei, approximately 39 years old, married and the father of three children, originally from Fazelabad in Zabol County and residing in Iranshahr, suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2024. According to the sources, while traveling on the Rayen–Golzar road in Kerman Province, the vehicle he was driving came under fire from plainclothes security forces, who reportedly targeted one of its front tires. The vehicle overturned, and he sustained severe spinal injuries that left him permanently paralyzed.

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group’s annual report, at least 137 Baloch prisoners were executed in 27 different prisons across Iran during 2025. Zahedan Prison recorded the highest number of executions, with 34 cases.
The report states that 94 prisoners (68.6%) were executed on drug-related charges, 36 (26.3%) on murder convictions, 4 (2.9%) on political or ideological charges, 2 (1.5%) on rape convictions, and 1 prisoner (0.7%) on an unspecified charge.

Execution of Six Prisoners, Including Two Baloch Prisoners, in Ferdows and Taybad Prisons

Iraj Iranduost — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:04:12 +0000

Execution of Six Prisoners, Including Two Baloch Prisoners, in Ferdows and Taybad Prisons

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, on Monday and Wednesday, July 27 and July 29, 2026, the death sentences of at least six prisoners, including two Baloch prisoners, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were carried out in Ferdows and Taybad prisons, respectively.

The identities of the two executed Baloch prisoners have been confirmed as Eshaq Morraei, son of Safar, married with five children, a resident of Sangar village in Sarakhs County, who was executed in Ferdows Prison, and Nader Abil, approximately 40 years old, son of Zaherkhan, married with four daughters, a resident of Mashhad, who was executed in Taybad Prison. Both were Baloch.

According to sources, Eshaq was arrested in 2020 while working as a truck driver on the Birjand route. He was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on drug-related charges. His family was able to meet him for a final visit before his execution, which was carried out on July 27.

The report further states that in Taybad Prison, the death sentences of at least five prisoners, including several Afghan nationals whose identities remain unknown and one Baloch citizen, were carried out. Nader Abil had been transferred from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad to Taybad Prison on Sunday, July 26, together with the Afghan prisoners. After a final visit with his family, his execution was carried out on July 29.

It is reported that Nader had been arrested several years ago in connection with a drug-related case. However, after his co-defendants were executed, he was acquitted of the charges against him and released. Nevertheless, about a year ago, following a raid by military forces on his home, he was arrested once again in connection with the same case for which he had previously been acquitted. He was ultimately sentenced to death, and the sentence was carried out.

Death Sentence Issued for Political Prisoner Isa Chari by Tehran Revolutionary Court

Iraj Iranduost — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:54:16 +0000

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, citing HRANA, Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court issued a death sentence today, Saturday, 25 July 2026, against Isa Chari, a 37-year-old political prisoner from Aqqala and the father of two young children. The sentence was handed down amid repeated concerns raised by human rights organisations regarding the handling of security-related cases, restrictions on defendants’ access to fair trial guarantees, and the imposition of death sentences in such cases.
Isa Chari, a Baloch labourer originally from Golestan Province, had been working at a poultry farm near Varamin to support his family before his arrest. He was detained on 7 December 2025 by intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is currently being held in Suite 35 of Unit 3 at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Mohammad Mehdi Shahmirzadi, sentenced him to death on charges including “membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK)” and “anti-state security activities.”
Earlier, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Qarchak had alleged that Isa Chari was “one of the destabilising elements affiliated with groups based outside the country” and claimed that he had engaged in “activities against national security.” Reports also indicate that Unit 3 of Qezel Hesar Prison houses prisoners sentenced to death, while its high-security suites are typically used to detain political prisoners and individuals accused in security-related cases under solitary or highly isolated conditions.
The Balochistan Human Rights Group expressed serious concern over the continued issuance of death sentences in political and security-related cases. It emphasised that, under Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the right to life is a fundamental human right, and that the death penalty may be imposed only in the most exceptional circumstances and following a fully fair trial conducted in accordance with international standards.
Human rights organisations have repeatedly called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to halt the implementation of death sentences—particularly in political and security-related cases—and to guarantee defendants’ rights to a fair trial, access to independent legal counsel, and impartial judicial proceedings.

Execution of Baloch Political Prisoner

Iraj Iranduost — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:12:41 +0000

Execution of Baloch Political Prisoner
According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, Amer Ramesh, a 19-year-old Baloch political prisoner, was executed at dawn today in Zahedan Central Prison.
Amer Ramesh had previously been subjected to forced confessions, denied access to legal representation, and was held for months without family visits. His trial was conducted under serious due process violations, and his appeal was later rejected by the Supreme Court.
Reports also indicate that security institutions had placed intense pressure on his family, demanding cooperation and attempting to force his brother—an opposition activist abroad—to surrender, in exchange for halting the execution.
His execution raises serious concerns over human rights violations, including the use of torture, denial of fair trial, and coercion of family members.

The arrest, detention, and execution of individuals under such conditions represent a grave breach of fundamental human rights.

Execution of a Baloch Prisoner in Sarakhs Prison

Iraj Iranduost — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:03:52 +0000

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, at dawn today, Thursday, 19 February 2026 (30 Bahman 1404 in the Iranian calendar), the execution of a Baloch prisoner was carried out in Sarakhs Prison. He had been transferred on 17 February (28 Bahman) from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad to Sarakhs Prison for the implementation of his death sentence. The execution was carried out by prison authorities.

The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by the Balochistan Human Rights Group as Hassan Narouei, approximately 27 years old, son of Alireza, and a native of Sarakhs County.

According to informed sources, Hassan Narouei was arrested in the autumn of 2020 in Mashhad on charges of “murder” by military forces. After judicial proceedings, he was sentenced to death by the court.

According to one of his relatives, following his transfer to Sarakhs Prison, his family was summoned on Wednesday, 18 February (29 Bahman) for a final visit, during which they were able to see him for the last time.

Based on the Balochistan Human Rights Group’s 2025 annual report, at least 137 executions of Baloch prisoners were recorded in 27 different prisons across Iran. Zahedan Prison recorded the highest number, with 34 executions. Of those executed, 94 individuals (approximately 68.6%) were convicted on drug-related charges, 36 individuals (approximately 26.3%) on murder charges, 4 individuals (approximately 2.9%) on political and ideological charges, 2 individuals (approximately 1.5%) on rape charges, and 1 individual (approximately 0.7%) on an unspecified charge.

Execution of a Baloch Citizen in Zahedan Central Prison

Iraj Iranduost — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:22:02 +0000

Execution of a Baloch Citizen in Zahedan Central Prison

According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group, in the early morning of Sunday, January 27, 2026 (5 Bahman 1404), the death sentence of a Baloch citizen who had previously been convicted of murder was carried out at Zahedan Central Prison.

The identity of the executed Baloch prisoner has been reported as Mohammad Nohani, approximately 47 years old, son of Bahlor, married and a father, from Basut village in the Bahukalat area of Dashtiari County.

Based on reports by Hal Vash, Mohammad Nohani was arrested in 2013 following a raid by security forces on his private residence and was later sentenced to death on charges of “murder” through judicial proceedings.

It is reported that on Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2026 (2 Bahman 1404), he was transferred to solitary confinement at Zahedan Central Prison. His family was not informed of the exact time of the execution and, as in many similar cases, was denied the opportunity for a final visit.