Strike in Four Cities of Sistan and Baluchestan; Protests Continue in Zahedan

As the security atmosphere continues in the cities of Sistan and Baluchestan, merchants in at least four cities, including Zahedan, Chabahar, Nobandiyan, and Saravan, went on strike on Saturday, October 8, in response to the anniversary of the "Bloody Friday of Zahedan." Meanwhile, protesters in some areas of Zahedan continued their demonstrations by burning tires, and reports indicate the presence of government agents in the city. According to the Halosh website, which covers news from Sistan and Baluchestan, military forces have been observed throughout the city of Zahedan. Strikes and protests persist despite the security climate in the cities of this province, especially in Zahedan. Human rights sources report that on Friday, October 7, government agents arrested at least 51 people, including 6 children, in the cities of Zahedan, Khash, and Mirjaveh, and around 30 protesters were injured during the demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the "Bloody Friday of Zahedan." This news is being updated. The anniversary of the "Bloody Friday of Zahedan"; merchants in Sistan and Baluchestan went on strike. The Sepah newspaper defended the shooting at protesters during the "Bloody Friday of Zahedan." The anniversary of Bloody Friday saw over thirty injured and dozens arrested; an interview with the editor of the Halosh news site. Human rights sources: Increase in the number of detainees on the anniversary of "Bloody Friday" in Zahedan. The Islamic Republic's agents shot at protesters on the anniversary of "Bloody Friday" in Zahedan.