2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests
The 2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests, are a series of ongoing protests by Iranian Baluchis located in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran.[1] The protests started on 29 November 2019 after a prominent anti–government Sunni cleric was arrested.
| 2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests | |||
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| Part of 2018–2019 Iranian general strikes and protests | |||
| Date | 29 November 2019 – December 2019 | ||
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| Methods | Demonstrations, Road closures | ||
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| Casualties | |||
| Injuries | 6[1] | ||
| Arrested | unknown | ||
Timeline
Protests started on 29 November in the Pashamagh and Sarbaz area after a prominent cleric was arrested. Demonstrators closed off several roads in the area, and were met with the security forces responding with tear gas and live bullets in attempt to disperse the crowd. At least six protesters were injured as a result.[2]
Many shop-owners in Chahbahar closed their shops and went on strike in protest.
References
- "معترضان به بازداشت یک روحانی اهل سنت جاده چابهار- سرباز را بستند". رادیو فردا.
- "ناآرامی در سرباز در پی بازداشت یک روحانی اهل سنت". IranWire | خانه.
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