Iran: Baluchi

Since begin 2006 there is unrest in Sistan-e-Baluchistan province.
In this province live Baluchi, a predominantly Sunni Muslim ethnic minority.
Past year several clashes and murders, mostly on officers of Iranian Security Forces, took place.
October 2nd 2006, the Guardian published an article
in which strong suggestion was made of close ties between Afghan Taliban and Jondollah of Balochistan.It was written:"They also have ideological ties with the Taliban, especially through Jundullah (Soldiers of God), a militant group with an extremist interpretation of Islam”.
The Jondollagroup has made a statement in which they clearly say not to have ties with Taliban and they're not having an extremist interpretation of Islam or are involved in the drugs trade.
Among other things, they literally write:
" We, the Jondollah of Baluchistan, are not "a militant group with an extremist interpretation of Islam. "We are a Political Organisation with strong ties with civil society institutions, human rights groups and political organizations. We believe in civil society principles and we strive to establish a system in Iran in which the principles of civil society direct the functioning of the system and the government.".



In Iran deathpenalty is in use. Also for child offenders.

Children are being hanged to death.
A child will be hanged to death.
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