• An introduction of Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)
• Airstrike on Girls’ School in Minab Kills at Least 108 Students
• Execution of Baloch Citizens
• Death of a Baloch Citizen in Mehristan Intelligence Detention Center

An introduction of Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)
Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) is an independent, non-profit human rights NGO that works to provide information and fill the gaps caused by the lack of independent media in Balochistan through investigation, effective communication, and gathering reliable documents. BHRG provides relevant, verified and up-to-date information on the human rights situation in Western Balochistan.

Airstrike on Girls’ School in Minab Kills at Least 108 Students
In U.S.-Israel joint airstrikes on February 28, 2026 targeting IRGC positions in southern Iran, the girls’ primary school “Shajareh Tayyebeh” in Minab was directly hit. The school had about 170 female students in the morning shift. According to the Minab prosecutor’s office, at least 108 schoolgirls were killed, many injured, and numerous children trapped under rubble. Rescue operations continued in difficult conditions. This was one of the highest civilian death tolls (mostly children) in attacks that also struck military sites in at least 8 counties and fishing boats in Konarak. Casualty figures remain incomplete due to communication restrictions.

At Least 2 Baloch Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons
On February 19, 2026, two Baloch prisoners were executed in Iran. Hassan Narouei (27), from Sarakhs County, was executed in Sarakhs Central Prison for premeditated murder under qisas. Javad Zare Kashani, a married Baloch with three children from Sistan and Balochistan Province, was secretly executed in Torbat-e Heydarieh Prison after his drug-related sentence was increased to death. Both cases raise concerns over due process, fair trial standards, and disproportionate use of capital punishment against ethnic Baloch. No official announcement was made.

Death of a Baloch Citizen in Mehristan Intelligence Detention Center
Abdollah Parki, a 19-year-old Baloch from Kant village (Sib and Suran County), married and father of a six-month-old child, died in Mehristan Intelligence detention center on February 19, 2026, two days after arrest on February 17. He showed signs of severe beating: fractures in mouth, teeth and legs, plus burns on body. Plainclothes agents arrested him in front of a repair shop. Family faced threats when inquiring. No official explanation for arrest, detention conditions or cause of death. (In 2025, at least 9 Baloch died in custody or furlough in Iran, 6 due to lack of medical care.)

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Balochistan Human Rights Group – January 2026

The Balochistan Human Rights Group reports that at least 15 Baloch citizens were killed during the nationwide protests in Iran in January 2026 due to direct fire by military and security forces. The victims, ranging in age from 11 to 45, included men, women, and a child. Many were laborers who had traveled to other cities for work, and several were not actively participating in protests at the time of their deaths.

Among the victims were: Jalil Doostyar (22) in Meybod, Hodifa Oustakh (11) in Mashhad, Mohsen Arbabi (20) in Karaj, Dastgir Gargij (around 30) in Mashhad, Esmaeil Qalandarzehi (21) in Bandar Abbas, Ayoub Resaneh (36) in Rask, Naser Jahanbin (25) in Qeshm, Hossein Mohebpour (26) in Kish, Mohammad Paybast (45) in Tehran, Marzieh Kamali (21) in Kerman, Hassan Shayesteh (35) in Tehran, Ehsan Toofan (40) in Bandar Abbas, Mohammad Sarani (30) in Shahriar, Ebrahim Qaljai in Mashhad, and Moslem Hasanzahi (20) in Nowshahr.

The killings occurred in different cities, and reports indicate that the use of live ammunition against civilians was widespread and indiscriminate. Several victims were shot while not participating in demonstrations or while performing routine activities. In some cases, families reported delayed or inadequate medical treatment, resulting in preventable deaths.

The January protests began in early January 2026 in Tehran and rapidly spread nationwide. The government imposed a widespread internet shutdown on 8 January 2026, severely restricting reporting and delaying documentation of casualties. Verified reports indicate that more than 36,500 protesters were killed nationwide during these events.

The Balochistan Human Rights Group condemns the systematic use of lethal force, calls for an independent international investigation, and demands protection for witnesses and victims’ families. These acts represent a gross violation of human rights and international standards for the protection of civilians and the management of assemblies.

Balochistan Human Rights Group – January 2026

In December 2025, BHRG documented serious and widespread human rights violations against Baloch citizens in Iran. At least 9 Baloch prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons, mostly on drug-related or murder charges, reflecting the continued disproportionate use of the death penalty against the Baloch minority.

During the same period, at least 8 Baloch civilians were killed in extrajudicial shootings by Iranian security and police forces, highlighting a systematic pattern of violence. Additionally, 19 Baloch citizens were killed and 9 others injured by unidentified armed men, groups widely believed by local residents to be linked to or supported by state authorities.

BHRG also recorded the deaths of at least 9 Baloch fuel carriers, including victims of direct gunfire by Iranian security forces, and injuries caused by Taliban forces. Fuel carrying remains a highly dangerous means of survival driven by poverty and unemployment in the region.

Furthermore, Iranian authorities carried out large-scale demolitions of Baloch homes and farmlands in late December, including the destruction of dozens of houses in Nasi village near Zahedan, forcibly displacing families despite legal ownership documents.

Finally, on December 28, at least 12 undocumented Baloch families—including women and children—were arrested in Yazd Province and transferred to detention facilities, facing possible deportation despite ongoing legal cases and valid documentation.

BHRG continues to monitor and report these violations and urges international human rights bodies to take immediate action.

The Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) is an independent, non-profit NGO that documents and reports verified human rights violations in Iranian Balochistan (Western Balochistan) through investigations and reliable evidence.

Key incidents reported in November 2025:

• UN Advocacy:
• BHRG representative Sabah Bandouei delivered a speech at the 18th UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva (27 November) on the theme “The Contribution of Minorities to Diverse, Resilient, and Peaceful Societies.”
• Executions:
• At least 6 Baloch prisoners were hanged in various Iranian prisons, mostly on drug-related or murder charges. Baloch individuals remain disproportionately represented in Iran’s high execution statistics.
• Extrajudicial Killings:
• At least 11 Baloch citizens killed and 3 injured in direct shootings by Iranian security and police forces – described as part of a systematic policy against the Baloch minority.
• Killings by Unidentified Armed Men:
• 29 Baloch citizens killed and 9 injured by unknown gunmen, widely believed locally to be state-backed groups aimed at creating fear and instability.
• Fuel Carriers:
• At least 25 Baloch fuel carriers died (3 from direct gunfire by security forces), and 13 were injured (4 by gunfire, 9 in road accidents). Fuel carrying remains one of the deadliest livelihoods due to poverty and unemployment.
• Home Demolitions:
• Iranian forces and municipalities destroyed several Baloch homes in Zahedan and Chabahar without legal warrants, injuring residents (including a child and mother) and leaving families homeless.

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Introduction of Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)

The Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) is an independent and non-profit human rights organization dedicated to documenting and reporting on the human rights situation in Western Balochistan.
BHRG aims to fill the gap caused by the absence of independent media in the region through investigation, effective communication, and the collection of verified and reliable information.
The organization provides accurate, up-to-date, and evidence-based reports on ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan.

Executions of Baloch Citizens

In the past month, at least 13 Baloch citizens were executed in various prisons across Iran.
According to the 2024 annual report of the Baloch Human Rights Organization, at least 111 Baloch citizens were executed throughout the previous year.
These executions are often carried out without fair trials and without access to proper legal defense, highlighting ongoing systemic injustice against the Baloch minority.

Extrajudicial Killings by Iranian Security Forces

In October, at least 3 Baloch citizens were killed and 2 others injured in extrajudicial shootings by Iranian security and police forces.
These killings are not isolated incidents but part of a systematic policy of violence and repression targeting the Baloch community in Iran.

Killings by Unidentified Armed Men

During the same month, at least 15 Baloch citizens were killed and 7 others injured by unidentified armed men.
Many local residents believe these armed groups operate with support or approval from the Iranian authorities, aiming to spread fear and instability in the region.

Fuel Carriers

In October, at least 13 fuel carriers lost their lives, while 7 others were killed and 5 injured as a result of direct shootings by security forces, police, or the Mersad group. An additional 7 individuals were injured in road accidents.
Fuel carrying remains one of the most dangerous sources of income in Balochistan.
Due to widespread unemployment and poverty, many Baloch citizens are forced to risk their lives transporting gasoline and diesel along border routes—facing both deadly road conditions and the constant threat of gunfire from Iranian security forces.

Baloch Rights Alert in Sweden

In Sweden, the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Fariba Barahanzahi of BHRG and an anti-execution delegation.
The discussion focused on the alarming rise in Baloch executions, systemic discrimination, and the risks faced by political prisoners in Iran.
Participants called for an end to UNODC cooperation with Iran and urged unified EU action against hostage-taking and state repression.

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The Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG), an independent NGO, reports on human rights violations in Western Balochistan due to lack of independent media.

Key Findings (September):

• Executions: At least 15 Baloch citizens executed in Iranian prisons; 111 executed in 2024 overall, often without fair trials.
• Extrajudicial Killings: 8 killed and 2 injured by Iranian security forces in unlawful shootings.
• Killings by Armed Groups: 21 killed and 5 injured by unidentified gunmen, believed by locals to be supported by the Iranian government.
• Fuel Carriers: 12 fuel carriers killed and 7 injured due to shootings and road accidents; reflects high risks faced by Baloch workers driven by poverty and unemployment.

Overall:
The report highlights systematic violence, executions without due process, and severe economic exploitation affecting the Baloch community in Iran.

• An introduction of Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)
• Execution of Baloch Prisoners
• Extrajudicial Killing
• Indiscriminate Shootings by State Forces
• Attacks on Fuel Carriers (Suftbaran)
• Suicides
• Final Note

• An introduction of Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)

Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) is independent and non-profit human rights Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), that works on providing information to fill the gaps cause by the lack of independent media in Balochistan through investigation, effective communication and gathering reliable documents.

BHRG provides relevant, verified and up-to date information regarding the human rights situation in Western Balochistan.

•  Execution of Baloch Prisoners

In August 2025, at least 13 Baloch prisoners were executed in different prisons across Iran. Their identities are as follows:

• Hasan Amousi (Ejbaari), 45 years old, son of Eid Mohammad, father of 8 children – executed in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad.
• Davood Lajai, 36 years old, son of Nematollah – executed in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad.
• Hesam Salari (Raeesi), 20 years old, son of Alireza – executed in Saravan Prison.
• Zaker Aramesh, 27 years old, son of Jan Mohammad – executed in Isfahan Prison.
• Bahman Shibak (Ejbaari), 35 years old, son of Pardel, father of a child – executed in Birjand Prison.
• Milad Narouei (Davoodi), 29 years old, son of Abdoljaleel – executed in Kerman Prison.
• Hafiz Siahkhani, 38 years old, son of Habib – executed in Iranshahr Prison.
• Mohammad Ali Lashari, 38 years old, son of Karim, father of 3 children – executed in Isfahan Prison.
• Ahmad Dahani, 30 years old, son of Mohammad Karim – executed in Zahedan Prison.
• Assef Rakhshani, 28 years old, son of Aref Khan, father of 8 children – executed in Birjand Prison.
• Hamed Barahouei (Bajizahi), 25 years old, son of Nematollah – executed in Zahedan Prison.

• Extrajudicial Killings & Enforced Disappearances / Shootings by Unidentified Armed Groups

At least 17 civilians were killed, 3 abducted, and 14 injured in separate incidents across Balochistan during August

2025.

• Shootings by State Forces

At least 13 civilians were killed and 1 injured in indiscriminate shootings by military and security forces.

• Attacks on Fuel Carriers (Suftbaran)

At least 14 Baloch fuel carriers were killed and 19 others injured in shootings and attacks on their vehicles near the border areas in August 2025.

• Suicides

During August 2025, 3 cases of suicide among Baloch civilians were documented by BHRG, reflecting the growing mental health crisis and social pressures in the region.

• Final Note

The Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG) expresses grave concern over the continued executions, indiscriminate shootings, attacks on fuel carriers, enforced disappearances, and rising cases of suicide in Balochistan. These incidents highlight systemic violations of basic human rights, particularly against ethnic Baloch communities.

BHRG once again calls on the international community, human rights defenders, and advocacy organizations to urgently intervene, pressure the Iranian authorities to stop extrajudicial killings and executions, and ensure accountability for ongoing crimes against humanity.