PAKISTAN. GHOLAM HAIDAR BALOCH FACES RISK OF EXECUTION IF TRANSFERRED TO IRAN

May 14, 2008: Balochistan Human Rights Watch reported that Gholam Haidar Baloch, a Pakistan national who was arrested for carrying unauthorized arms in Pakistan will be extradited to Iran after the court sentenced him for one-year imprisonment . The Iranian government claims that he is an Iranian national and he is an active member of an armed organization. Gholam Haidar claims to be a Pakistan national as he carries a Pakistan identity card and his family and three children live in Pakistan too. His delivery to Iran is against Pakistani law as he was sentenced this January 08 only for one year.
The Iranian regime claims that thousands of its opponents live in neighboring countries including Pakistan. It also claims that its opponents have taken arm against it and they are involved in armed struggle.
Three to four million Baluch live in Iran. (Sources: Global Politician, 14/05/2008)