2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests

The 2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests, were a series of protests in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran.[1] The protests started on 29 November 2019 after a prominent anti–government cleric was arrested.

2019 Sistan and Baluchestan protests
Part of 2018–2019 Iranian general strikes and protests
Date29 November 2019 – December 2019
Location Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran
Caused by
  • Arrest of an anti–government cleric
MethodsDemonstrations, Road closures
Parties to the civil conflict
Civilians of Sistan and Baluchestan province
Lead figures
Ali Khamenei
Casualties
Injuries6[1]
Arrestedunknown

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]

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