According to the Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG), Friday, 30 October 2026, marks the International Day of Political Prisoners, drawing attention to prisoners whose freedom, fundamental rights, and even their lives are threatened by repression and injustice.

In Iran, at least 10 Baloch political prisoners are reportedly at risk of execution. Reports have raised serious concerns about alleged torture, forced confessions, limited access to legal counsel, and violations of the right to a fair trial. For their families, every day brings the fear of receiving devastating news.

Unconfirmed reports have suggested that Edham Naroui may have been released; however, this information remains unverified. It has also been reported that Nasimeh Eslamzehi, a Baloch woman prisoner and mother of two children, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, raising further concerns about her future and the well-being of her children.

Baloch political prisoners face not only the threat of execution but also allegations of torture, discrimination, and the denial of fundamental rights. The right to life, the right to a fair trial, and the prohibition of torture are fundamental rights that must be respected for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or beliefs.

On the International Day of Political Prisoners, the voices of Baloch prisoners and their worried families must not be silenced. Urgent attention and independent human rights monitoring are essential to protect prisoners at risk of execution, establish the truth about their cases, and end violations of their fundamental rights.

Balochistan Human Rights Group (BHRG)