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The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center (BASC) presents its biannual report documenting ongoing human rights violations against the Baloch population in Balochistan, Iran. Using quantitative data, the report analyzes patterns of violence during the first six months of 2025, including civilian casualties, mass arrests, military operations, and extrajudicial killings.
Key Themes:
• State-Sanctioned Violence: Civilians, including men, women, and children, are targeted in security operations and executions, leaving families vulnerable and unprotected.
• Structural Inequalities: Chronic poverty, underdevelopment, and heavy militarization increase the risk of violence and limit opportunities for protection and survival.
• Economic Exploitation: Participation in the cross-border fuel trade exposes people to life-threatening risks, while authorities provide minimal protection or regulation.
• Ethnic Targeting: Baloch civilians experience disproportionate harm—including injuries, detention, and fatalities—reflecting patterns of ethnically specific repression.
• Call for Action: International intervention and humanitarian support are urgently needed to protect the Baloch population.