IRGC raid on Gunich village, Baluchistan, killed Khan-Bibi Bameri and injured 11 women, using espionage claims to justify brutal repression.
Brutal Raid on Gunich Village Signals Escalating Repression
Iran Human Rights Society– On July 1, 2025, a violent IRGC-led raid on Gunich village in Sistan and Baluchistan left one Baluch woman dead and 11 injured. This unprovoked attack, justified by baseless espionage claims, targeted unarmed women resisting with stones. The assault highlights Iran’s intensified crackdown on marginalized communities, raising urgent human rights concerns. This article examines the raid, its victims, and the broader pattern of state repression in Baluchistan.
Violent Assault on Gunich Village
At 5 a.m. on July 1, 2025, IRGC forces, intelligence agents, and security personnel surrounded Gunich village in Khash County, Sistan and Baluchistan. Without warning, they opened fire on unarmed Baluch women, killing 40-year-old Khan-Bibi Bameri and injuring 11 others, including teenagers and a pregnant woman. The women, defending their homes with stones, faced live and pellet ammunition. Videos show armored vehicles and gunfire targeting homes, underscoring the raid’s deliberate brutality.
Victims of the Gunich Raid
The attack claimed the life of Khan-Bibi Bameri and left 11 women injured, many critically. The injured include:
- Rihaneh Bameri, 21, who miscarried due to severe injuries
- Saba Bameri, 17
- Esra Bameri, 18
- Fatemeh Bameri, 26
- Madineh Bameri, 24
- Raham-Bibi Bameri, 32
- Sanj-Malek Bameri, 45
- Asal Bameri, 20
- Mohadeseh Bameri, 16
- Mahtab Bameri, 50
- Lali Bameri, 40
Two women, Lali and Esra Bameri, remain in critical condition at Khash Hospital. This violence against unarmed women and girls highlights the regime’s disregard for human life.
Pretext of Espionage to Justify Violence
State media claimed the raid targeted “50 Israeli spies” under the “Martyrs of Security” exercise, alleging they planned sabotage. However, no evidence supports these accusations. Local residents deny the presence of armed individuals, stating only women and children were in the village. Human rights experts see this as a tactic to justify repression, a pattern in Sistan and Baluchistan where dissenters are labeled foreign agents to silence protests.
Military Drones and Planned Operation
The use of military drones during the raid suggests extensive prior surveillance and planning. This calculated approach indicates the regime’s intent to intimidate the Baluch community. The five-hour assault, with armored vehicles and sustained gunfire, created a warlike atmosphere, traumatizing families and children. Such tactics aim to crush social resistance in this marginalized region.
Escalation of Repression in Baluchistan
The raid follows a pattern of intensified crackdowns in Sistan and Baluchistan, especially after the Iran-Israel ceasefire. With external conflicts subsided, the regime has shifted focus to internal dissent. Historically, Iran uses security pretexts to suppress protests in deprived areas like Baluchistan, ignoring demands for basic rights and infrastructure. This mirrors previous crackdowns, such as the 2022 “Bloody Friday” in Zahedan, where 66 people were killed.
Human Rights Violations in Gunich
The raid violates multiple international human rights standards:
Articles 3 and 5 Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Shooting unarmed women violates the right to life and security, Beatings and gunfire constitute inhumane treatment.
Articles 7, 9 & 14 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Use of live ammunition against protesters breaches the prohibition of cruel treatment, Arbitrary arrests without legal basis violate personal liberty and Unsubstantiated espionage claims deny fair trial rights.
These violations demand urgent international scrutiny and action.
Call for Justice and Accountability
The Gunich raid exposes Iran’s systematic repression of Baluch communities under false pretexts. Human rights groups call for:
Independent investigations into the raid and Khan-Bibi Bameri’s death.
Accountability for security forces’ use of lethal force.
Protection for Baluch women and communities from further violence.
International pressure to end baseless espionage accusations.
With Sistan and Baluchistan facing ongoing state violence, global solidarity is crucial to support the Baluch people’s fight for dignity and rights.
The brutal raid on Gunich village, killing one woman and injuring 11, reflects Iran’s escalating repression in Baluchistan. Using espionage as a pretext, the regime targets unarmed civilians to silence dissent. The international community must act to hold Iran accountable, ensuring justice for Khan-Bibi Bameri and the injured women of Gunich.
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