Mowlavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, on the eve of the anniversary of the 'Bloody Friday' in Khash and amid heightened security in this city and Zahedan, referred to what he called the 'Khash Massacre' and listed the implementation of 'justice', ensuring 'freedom', and 'eliminating discrimination' as the core demands of the people. According to human rights sources, during the 'Bloody Friday' in Khash on November 4, 2022, at least 18 people, including two children, were shot dead by government forces, and over 70 others were injured. In his Friday prayer sermon on November 3, he emphasized the necessity of freedom for journalists and political prisoners, stating that writers must have freedom to reflect realities. Currently, several journalists, including Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who covered the news of the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini in the custody of the morality police, are imprisoned. The Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan also attributed the troubles in Iran to the inability of 'weak' officials to solve people's problems and criticized the lack of a vision for resolving issues. Mowlavi Abdolhamid also considered the prevalence of 'religious aversion' in Iran to be a result of the actions of government politicians. Simultaneously, news sources reported the presence of military forces and government agents around the Jamia Mosque Al-Khalil in Khash and the streets surrounding the Makki Mosque in Zahedan ahead of the anniversary of the 'Bloody Friday'. According to the 'Halosh' website, which covers news from Sistan and Baluchestan, government agents have set up checkpoints around the Friday prayer locations in these two cities to inspect and search citizens. Reports indicate that worshippers in Zahedan held a silent march on November 3, similar to the previous week. Mowlavi Abdolhamid again took a stance contrary to the Islamic Republic, stating that the call for the destruction of Israel is futile; two nations must live side by side.
Mowlavi Abdolhamid Calls for Justice in Reference to the 'Khash Massacre'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric, called for justice and freedom in light of the Khash Massacre anniversary, criticizing government actions and the imprisonment of journalists. His remarks highlight ongoing tensions in Iran regarding human rights and governance, particularly in the context of rising security measures.
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📰 What Happened
Mowlavi Abdolhamid called for justice and highlighted the demands for freedom and elimination of discrimination on the anniversary of the 'Khash Massacre'. He criticized the Iranian government for its handling of human rights and governance issues.
- At least 18 people were killed during the 'Bloody Friday' in Khash on November 4, 2022.
- Increased security measures were reported around key mosques in Zahedan and Khash.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Khash Massacre' refers to a violent crackdown on protesters in Khash, part of a broader pattern of government repression in minority regions.
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