UN independent human rights experts have warned of an increase in arrests, torture, and executions targeting ethnic minorities in Iran, particularly Kurds and Baluchis. According to the experts, at least 24 Baluchi citizens and 22 Kurdish citizens have been executed since the beginning of 2026, with additional individuals at risk of execution.
UN independent human rights experts have reported a sharp increase in the arrest, torture, and execution of ethnic minorities in Iran, with documented figures showing at least 46 executions since January 2026. The warning specifically highlights the targeting of Kurds and Baluchis, noting that 24 Baluchi and 22 Kurdish citizens have been executed, and others remain at risk.
The Zioneer has previously covered the broader pattern of executions in Iran. On August 5, The Zioneer reported that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Iran executed at least 56 people on national security-related charges since March 19, with over 100 more at risk. In July, Iranian Telegram channels reported that the regime had carried out over 100 executions in the previous month. The current warning from UN experts adds a specific focus on ethnic minorities, underscoring the regime's use of capital punishment as a tool of suppression against dissident communities.
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