In southeastern Iran, civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire between the separatist group Jaish ul-Adl and Iran’s security forces.
The Sunni Muslim separatist group, listed as a terrorist organisation not just by Iran, but by Russia, Pakistan, China and the US, is fighting for the independence of the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchistan.
While many of the province's ethnic Baluch residents express support for greater autonomy for the impoverished region, many question the use of violence, and the toll it takes on the population.
The France 24 Observers investigated a recent intensification in the violence, documenting 18 deadly attacks in an 8-week period
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