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30 September 2022, with weekly Friday protests afterward

A memorial portrait of 90-year-old Zoleikha Tarzi, who was killed in Zahedan's Bloody Friday due to tear gas inhalation and live ammunition fire by repressive forces, becoming the oldest Javidnam of the 1401 revolution.

A memorial portrait of 90-year-old Zoleikha Tarzi, who was killed in Zahedan's Bloody Friday due to tear gas inhalation and live ammunition fire by repressive forces, becoming the oldest Javidnam of the 1401 revolution.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Mostafa Seyyed (Barich), 24, who was killed in Zahedan on September 30, 2022, during the Bloody Friday Zahedan events. VIDEO

A memorial portrait of Mostafa Seyyed (Barich), 24, who was killed in Zahedan on September 30, 2022, during the Bloody Friday Zahedan events.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
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Iran30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Yaser Shahbakhsh, who defended worshippers against an armed attack by IRGC forces and special units at Makki Mosque in Zahedan during Bloody Friday, killing the head of IRGC intelligence in Zahedan and several Basijis.

A memorial portrait of Yaser Shahbakhsh, who defended worshippers against an armed attack by IRGC forces and special units at Makki Mosque in Zahedan during Bloody Friday, killing the head of IRGC intelligence in Zahedan and several Basijis.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
This video shows a less-seen clip from Bloody Friday Zahedan, depicting the killing of innocent and defenseless people who were mourned. VIDEO

This video shows a less-seen clip from Bloody Friday Zahedan, depicting the killing of innocent and defenseless people who were mourned.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
Memorial video on the fourth anniversary of Bloody Friday in Zahedan: Khodanour Laj'ei's mother weeping. VIDEO

Memorial video on the fourth anniversary of Bloody Friday in Zahedan: Khodanour Laj'ei's mother weeping.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province30 Sept 2022
Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, a physically disabled person, was killed in Bloody Friday Zahedan, and an image of his body has been published alongside the body of Mohammad Eqbal Shahnavazi.

Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, a physically disabled person, was killed in Bloody Friday Zahedan, and an image of his body has been published alongside the body of Mohammad Eqbal Shahnavazi.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
Memorial portrait of Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, physically disabled, killed on Bloody Friday in Zahedan in the first published account of his identity, with an image of his body published alongside Mohammad Eqbal Shahnavazi.

Memorial portrait of Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, physically disabled, killed on Bloody Friday in Zahedan in the first published account of his identity, with an image of his body published alongside Mohammad Eqbal Shahnavazi.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
Memorial for Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, a physically disabled man killed on Bloody Friday in Zahedan, whose details were published for the first time in a photograph of his body beside fellow victim Mohammad Eghbal Shahnavazi.

Memorial for Mohammadreza Adib-Toutazehi, a physically disabled man killed on Bloody Friday in Zahedan, whose details were published for the first time in a photograph of his body beside fellow victim Mohammad Eghbal Shahnavazi.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Ali Barahouei, who was killed at the age of 14 during Bloody Friday in Zahedan on September 30, 2022, by suppressive forces at Makki Mosque.

A memorial portrait of Ali Barahouei, who was killed at the age of 14 during Bloody Friday in Zahedan on September 30, 2022, by suppressive forces at Makki Mosque.

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Zahedan15 Jun 2008
A memorial for six children, Javad Poshe, Omid Sarani, Sadis Kashani, Samer Hashemzehi, Omid Safarzehi, and Iqbal Shahnavazi, aged 12 to 17, who were among dozens killed during Bloody Friday of Zahedan.

A memorial for six children, Javad Poshe, Omid Sarani, Sadis Kashani, Samer Hashemzehi, Omid Safarzehi, and Iqbal Shahnavazi, aged 12 to 17, who were among dozens killed during Bloody Friday of Zahedan.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
Memorial portrait of Hasti Narouei, who was seven when she was killed in Sistan and Baluchestan during the Bloody Friday of Zahedan, on what would have been her ninth birthday, 16 Mehr.

Memorial portrait of Hasti Narouei, who was seven when she was killed in Sistan and Baluchestan during the Bloody Friday of Zahedan, on what would have been her ninth birthday, 16 Mehr.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Mousa Anshini, an 18-year-old who was killed by suppression forces' gunfire during Bloody Friday Zahedan.

A memorial portrait of Mousa Anshini, an 18-year-old who was killed by suppression forces' gunfire during Bloody Friday Zahedan.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
IRGC security forces, police, and Basij members, armed with military weapons including Ghannase rifles, Kalashnikovs, and shotguns, arrived at the scene in Zahedan just hours after the Bloody Friday massacre. VIDEO

IRGC security forces, police, and Basij members, armed with military weapons including Ghannase rifles, Kalashnikovs, and shotguns, arrived at the scene in Zahedan just hours after the Bloody Friday massacre.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
An image depicts Samer Hashem-Zahi, described as a child in the caption, lying on the ground after allegedly being headshotted by a sniper during the Bloody Friday Zahedan incident.

An image depicts Samer Hashem-Zahi, described as a child in the caption, lying on the ground after allegedly being headshotted by a sniper during the Bloody Friday Zahedan incident.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Jan Bibi Narouie, one of dozens killed during Bloody Friday Zahedan, whose death was reported six months later and who lacked a birth certificate.

A memorial portrait of Jan Bibi Narouie, one of dozens killed during Bloody Friday Zahedan, whose death was reported six months later and who lacked a birth certificate.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran30 Sept 2022
Footage from Zahedan depicts the aftermath of the Bloody Friday event, showing injured and killed individuals on the ground, accompanied by the slogan 'We neither forgive nor forget.' VIDEO

Footage from Zahedan depicts the aftermath of the Bloody Friday event, showing injured and killed individuals on the ground, accompanied by the slogan 'We neither forgive nor forget.'

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
Basij forces are seen throwing stones at worshippers, dancing, and attacking them as they emerge from the Friday prayer area in Zahedan during Bloody Friday. VIDEO

Basij forces are seen throwing stones at worshippers, dancing, and attacking them as they emerge from the Friday prayer area in Zahedan during Bloody Friday.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Javad Pusheh, the youngest victim of Bloody Friday Zahedan, who was 13 years old when he was killed by a gunshot to the face in the Friday Prayer Musalla.

A memorial portrait of Javad Pusheh, the youngest victim of Bloody Friday Zahedan, who was 13 years old when he was killed by a gunshot to the face in the Friday Prayer Musalla.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Khodanour Lajaei who was killed in Zahedan on September 30, 2022 during the Bloody Friday Zahedan.

A memorial portrait of Khodanour Lajaei who was killed in Zahedan on September 30, 2022 during the Bloody Friday Zahedan.

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Iran30 Sept 2022
A split-screen image showing a portrait of Javad Pusheh, a child killed in the Bloody Friday massacre in Zahedan, alongside graphic footage of his severe facial injuries. VIDEO

A split-screen image showing a portrait of Javad Pusheh, a child killed in the Bloody Friday massacre in Zahedan, alongside graphic footage of his severe facial injuries.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
A portrait of seven-year-old Hasti Narouie, who was killed by government forces in Zahedan during the nationwide protests.

A portrait of seven-year-old Hasti Narouie, who was killed by government forces in Zahedan during the nationwide protests.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran30 Sept 2022
Memorial photo of Hasti Narouyi, a seven-year-old child who was killed by government forces in Zahedan during the 2022 nationwide protests.

Memorial photo of Hasti Narouyi, a seven-year-old child who was killed by government forces in Zahedan during the 2022 nationwide protests.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
Memorial portrait of Mona Naghib, 8, killed by direct fire from mercenaries during Bloody Friday in Zahedan.

Memorial portrait of Mona Naghib, 8, killed by direct fire from mercenaries during Bloody Friday in Zahedan.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
A memorial video showing Khodanoor Lajaei dancing, published on the eve of the third anniversary of Bloody Friday Zahedan, where he was killed. VIDEO

A memorial video showing Khodanoor Lajaei dancing, published on the eve of the third anniversary of Bloody Friday Zahedan, where he was killed.

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Iran1 Oct 2022
A memorial portrait of Khodanour Lejei, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, who was injured on October 1, 2022, by government forces and became a symbol of the oppression of the Baluch people.

A memorial portrait of Khodanour Lejei, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, who was injured on October 1, 2022, by government forces and became a symbol of the oppression of the Baluch people.

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Iran1 Oct 2022
Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old undocumented child laborer and potter from Zahedan, was killed by security forces with a direct shot to his head on September 30, 2022.

Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old undocumented child laborer and potter from Zahedan, was killed by security forces with a direct shot to his head on September 30, 2022.

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Shirabad, Zahedan, Iran30 Sept 2022
Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan, was killed by a direct gunshot to the head by security forces on September 30, 2022, in the Shirabad neighborhood.

Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan, was killed by a direct gunshot to the head by security forces on September 30, 2022, in the Shirabad neighborhood.

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Shirabad, Zahedan30 Sept 2022
Portrait of Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan who was killed by security forces on September 30, 2022, in the Shirabad neighborhood.

Portrait of Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan who was killed by security forces on September 30, 2022, in the Shirabad neighborhood.

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Shirabad, Zahedan, Iran30 Sept 2022
Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan, was killed by security forces' direct gunfire in the Shirabad neighborhood on September 30, 2022.

Omid Safarzehi, a 17-year-old child laborer from Zahedan, was killed by security forces' direct gunfire in the Shirabad neighborhood on September 30, 2022.

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Zahedan, Iran30 Sept 2022
Mohammad Rigi, 29, died after 97 days due to the severity of injuries he sustained during the Bloody Friday crackdown in Zahedan.

Mohammad Rigi, 29, died after 97 days due to the severity of injuries he sustained during the Bloody Friday crackdown in Zahedan.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
Portrait of Hedayatollah Hamid, a victim of the state violence in Zahedan during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

Portrait of Hedayatollah Hamid, a victim of the state violence in Zahedan during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
A memorial portrait of Mohammad Iqbal Naib-Zahi, 16, a worker and his family's breadwinner, who was killed by several lead bullets during the Bloody Friday in Zahedan.

A memorial portrait of Mohammad Iqbal Naib-Zahi, 16, a worker and his family's breadwinner, who was killed by several lead bullets during the Bloody Friday in Zahedan.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
Memorial portrait of Mohammad Eqbal Naebzahi, age 17, who was killed in Zahedan during Bloody Friday Zahedan.

Memorial portrait of Mohammad Eqbal Naebzahi, age 17, who was killed in Zahedan during Bloody Friday Zahedan.

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Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan30 Sept 2022
Memorial portrait of Mohammad Iqbal Naebzehi, age 17, killed in connection with Bloody Friday in Zahedan; according to those close to him, he was plastering a house at work the day before.

Memorial portrait of Mohammad Iqbal Naebzehi, age 17, killed in connection with Bloody Friday in Zahedan; according to those close to him, he was plastering a house at work the day before.

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Zahedan30 Sept 2022
A memorial video showing Khodanour Laj'ei dancing, a Baluchi youth from Zahedan who was injured by government forces on October 1, 2022, with his dance symbolizing a wish for freedom. VIDEO

A memorial video showing Khodanour Laj'ei dancing, a Baluchi youth from Zahedan who was injured by government forces on October 1, 2022, with his dance symbolizing a wish for freedom.

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Iran1 Oct 2022
A memorial portrait of Khodanoor Lajeyi, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, who was injured by government gunfire on October 1, 2022.

A memorial portrait of Khodanoor Lajeyi, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, who was injured by government gunfire on October 1, 2022.

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Iran2 Oct 1995
A memorial portrait of Khodanoor Lajeyi, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, born on October 2, 1995, who was wounded by government forces on October 1, 2022, and later died from his injuries. VIDEO

A memorial portrait of Khodanoor Lajeyi, a young Baluch man from Shirabad, Zahedan, born on October 2, 1995, who was wounded by government forces on October 1, 2022, and later died from his injuries.

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Iran2 Oct 1995
A man sits beside the grave of Jalil Rakhshani, a victim of the Bloody Friday of Zahedan, during a memorial visit on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. VIDEO

A man sits beside the grave of Jalil Rakhshani, a victim of the Bloody Friday of Zahedan, during a memorial visit on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

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Zahedan, Iran2025-03