Zahedan Victims’ Rights Calls Renewed Four Years After ‘Bloody Friday’

Four years after the events known as “Bloody Friday” in the Iranian city of Zahedan, the city’s Sunni imam and preacher has renewed calls for the rights of victims in the province to be upheld.

The appeal brings victims’ demands back into focus on the anniversary, amid security developments and calls to preserve stability in the region.

The renewed demand places victims’ rights alongside concerns over regional security. The brief account did not specify the measures sought on behalf of those affected.

No further details were provided about the security developments or any official response to the imam’s appeal.