Mowlavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, called for clarification from government agencies regarding the circumstances of the death of Sepehr Shirani, a detained Baloch student, during his Friday sermon on February 2. The 'Halosh' website, which follows news from Sistan and Baluchestan province, quoted Mowlavi Abdolhamid as saying, 'Relevant agencies should clarify and explain to the people how Sepehr Shirani lost his life.' Mehdi Shams Abadi, the prosecutor of Zahedan, denied his detention following the discovery of Sepehr Shirani's lifeless body, which was found 48 hours after his arrest by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). 'Halosh' reported that the security agencies of the Islamic Republic are attempting to portray Sepehr Shirani's death as a suicide, and the family of this deceased Baloch youth is currently under pressure from security forces. On Thursday, February 1, 'Halosh' reported that Sepehr Shirani, who was arrested in Zahedan 'due to his activities on social media,' 'died under torture.' Sepehr Shirani left his home on Tuesday, January 31, around 4 PM, and his phone was turned off. After inquiries and follow-ups, his family confirmed his arrest by the IRGC and were informed that the reason for his detention was his social media activities. According to published information, security agents had warned him regarding his online activities and his presence in the security of Makki Mosque and support for the protests in Zahedan on Fridays. Early on Wednesday, February 1, Sepehr Shirani's lifeless body was found, having been shot in the head. Discussions with Shir Ahmad Shirani Naroui about the numerous executions of Baloch citizens since the beginning of the Islamic Republic. The prosecutor of Zahedan denied the arrest of Sepehr Shirani and his death in the IRGC prison. The discovery of the body of the arrested protester in Zahedan; a human rights source: Sepehr Shirani collaborated with Makki Mosque.
Mowlavi Abdolhamid Calls for Government Clarification on the Death of Sepehr Shirani
Mowlavi Abdolhamid has demanded transparency from Iranian authorities regarding the death of Sepehr Shirani, a Baloch student who died shortly after his arrest by the IRGC. The circumstances surrounding his death, including allegations of torture, have raised significant concerns about human rights abuses in Iran, particularly against minority groups.
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Mowlavi Abdolhamid demands clarity on Sepehr Shirani's death after IRGC detention.
- Mowlavi Abdolhamid announce Iranian government agencies
- Mehdi Shams Abadi deny Sepehr Shirani
- Iranian security forces pressure Shirani family
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The death of Sepehr Shirani underlines the risks faced by activists in Iran.
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