Iranian Baluch Dissident Critically Wounded In Shooting In Herat
Rostam Ejbari, an Iranian Baluch dissident opposed to the Islamic Republic, was shot and severely wounded by unidentified gunmen in the western Afghan city of Herat, the human rights organisation Haalvsh reported.
The attack took place on Wednesday, 8 October, in one of Herat’s central districts. Ejbari was struck by two bullets to the head and taken to hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical.
Haji Rostam Ejbari, son of Haji Ahmad, was originally from Iran’s Khorasan province. In recent years, he had migrated to Afghanistan and was residing in Herat. Known for his outspoken criticism of Tehran’s policies, Ejbari was regarded as a prominent figure within Baluch opposition circles.
According to Haalvsh, several Iranian state-affiliated media outlets claimed after the attack that Ejbari was a leader of the armed group Jaish al-Adl. His family and associates, however, strongly rejected the allegation, calling it “an attempt to justify his assassination.”
Afghan authorities have not yet commented on the shooting, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
