A Cleric from Baneh, who had criticised the government’s policies in connection with the killings of Kolbars, was arrested and transferred to an unknown location. Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that Mamousta Abdul Baghchi Saeedi, the former Prayer Imam of the Tarkhan Abad Mosque of Baneh, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location on Sunday, December 11. On Friday,…
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The security institutions have increased the pressures on civil activists in Diwandareh during the past few weeks. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that, following the new wave of pressures on civil activists in Diwandareh, two other civil activists, Amir Mohammad khani and Hiwa Qoreishi have been telephone summoned and threatened by Diwandareh intelligence Bureau in addition to the two teachers, Omid…
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A labour activist from Saqqez, who was sentenced to 3 months of imprisonment on charges of propaganda against the state last January, was transferred to Saqqez prison to endure his imprisonment. Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that a labour activist known as Ezat Nasiri was summoned to the Enforcement Office of Saqqez and transferred to the central prison of Saqqez on Nov…
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Omid Shahmohammadi, a teacher from Diwandareh and a member of Teachers ‘Association, who was arrested after the second round of teachers’ sit-in in Iran on Monday 12 November 2018, still remains under interrogation at Intelligence detention centre of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Sanandaj. A reliable source has told Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that, despite the fact that the security of the Diwandareh…
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Mehraneh Moradi, a detained teacher and resident of Sanandaj, was temporarily released on bail after 40 days while her husband, Karim Asghari, was arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Sanandaj only three days after her release. Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that, following a new wave of arrests of civilians and civil activists, IRGC forces arrested a civilian activist…
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The Disciplinary Forces in Sanandaj prevented the organizers of a seminar titled “Reviewing the Social Situation of Children” from holding this ceremony under the pretext of having no permit. The forces dispersed the people who were present at the Fajr Cultural Complex in Sanandaj to participate in this seminar. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that the Society for Defending Street and…
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Khalil Karimi, a labour activist and member of the Free Trade Union of Iran Labourers, was sentenced to one year in prison by the Branch1 of Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj. Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that Khalil Karimi was summoned to Branch 1 of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court on Sunday, Nov 18, 2018 and his one-year imprisonment was officially served on him…
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The second round of teachers’ sit-in, which began on November 13 across Iran including various cities and villages of Kurdistan, still continues despite the pressures and threats of Iranian security forces. Several Kurdish teachers participating in this sit-in have told Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that the majority of schools in various cities and villages of Kurdistan have participated in this sit-in. This sit-in, which…
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Marivan Governor has forced the organisers of a seminar on the phenomenon of “Kolbars” in Marivan to cancel the seminar without giving any reason. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that Marivan governor has forced the organisers of a seminar focused on the Kolbars phenomenon to cancel the seminar which was scheduled to be held on Nov 15 by the Marivan cultural-artistic…
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In its monthly reports, the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) highlights cases of human rights violations in Kurdistan and violations of the rights of Kurdish civilians in different regions and cities across Iran.
This report includes all cases recorded and reported by KHRN from across Iran through its own sources and verification mechanisms from 1 August to 31 August.
The restrictive environment for independent human rights organisations in Iran, coupled with the pressures faced by individuals subjected to human rights violations and their families, make it difficult to publish accurate and comprehensive reports.
It is therefore important to note that the statistics and information presented in this report do not cover all cases of human rights violations. This report is the result of examining news and reports published by the KHRN and fact-checking of reports published by other human rights organisations and news websites.
Executions
According to KHRN’s findings, Iran executed at least 14 prisoners in August, including Reza Rasaei, a 35-year-old Kurdish Yarsani civilian who was arrested during the Women, Life, Freedom anti-government uprising.
The political prisoner was executed on 6 August and his family and lawyer were not informed in advance, nor was he allowed a final meeting with his family.
The remaining 13 prisoners were executed on drug or murder charges.
*Explanation: The KHRN, recognizing the fundamental right to life, publishes and records news and execution statistics without regard to the ethnic background of individuals and the location of the execution. All cases reported to the organisation by credible sources are published after thorough fact-checking.
Femicide
On 26 August, an 18-year-old woman, Mobina Zeynivand, was killed by her father in the village of Gorz-e Langar in Darreh Shahr, Ilam Province.
Zeynivand’s 56-year-old father killed his daughter and surrendered to the judicial authorities, citing “family disputes” as the reason for the murder. She was reportedly killed for trying to marry the person she loved.
Kolbars and tradesmen
In August, at least two kolbars were killed and nine injured by gunfire from Iranian border and security forces.
Additionally, one kolbar was injured due to falling from border heights in Marivan, Kurdistan Province.
Detentions and arrests
Over the past month, Iranian forces arrested at least 17 individuals, including activists and religious figures.
At least four of the detained civilians were sent to Naqadeh, Orumiyeh, Mahabad and Bukan prisons to serve sentences.
Sentences
In August, Iranian courts sentenced at least five people to prison terms ranging from six months to eight years and 10 months.