On the evening of May 28, the border guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the border of Shno (also known in Farsi as Oshnavieh) targeted a number of Kolbars and border businessmen. During this incident, a kolbar was killed while at least one other person was severely injured. Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that Iranian border guards at Sipi Riz…
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A Kurdish Kolbars(porter) was killed and another wounded by the direct shooting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) inside Iraqi Kurdistan region. An informed source in the Kurdistan region told Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that on Monday, May 21,Iranian Revolutionary Guards, known as Pasdaran, entered Iraqi Kurdistan Region in “Kani Khommaro” and targeted a group of kolbars who were resting at the time. ِDuring…
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Baneh citizens (including businessmen and marketers) have temporarily ended their peaceful strike in protest to ‘the blockade of the unofficial border crossings of Kurdistan and the high cost of customs on May 10’ after 25 days. In this regard, one of the marketers has told Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that businessmen decided to temporarily open their shops after 25 days. However, the strike will…
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A Kolbar from Kamyaran lost his life on Saturday, May 6, due to falling from high mountains of Nawsood region after being pushed by a frontier soldier during a dispute.. “On Sunday afternoon, some of my friends from Kamyaran and I were confronted by the border forces in our way to the Sony Nowsood’s border area.” One of the companions of this Kolbar, who has witnessed…
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Marketers in Baneh have continued their strike despite the pressure and threats of the security forces for the twentieth day in protest to the blockade of the unofficial border crossings of Kurdistan and the high cost of customs during the past four months in addition to the authorities’ failure to fulfil their promise of solving the problems of marketers. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN)…
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Marketers in Baneh have gone on strike for the thirteenth day in protest to the blockade of the unofficial border crossings of Kurdistan and the high cost of customs. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that on Friday, April 27, Baneh marketers continued their strike in protest to the blockade of the unofficial border crossings for more than four months. On April 26,…
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Marketers in various cities of Kurdistan have gone on strike for the fifth day in protest to the blockade of the unofficial border crossings of Kurdistan and the high cost of customs. Despite the promise of the Supreme Leader’s representative in the National Security Council to follow up their demands, marketers believe that they should continue the protests until their right demands are met. Kurdistan…
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On the third day of the strike and protest by the Marketers in the cities of Javanrood and Baneh, Mariwan and Saqqez marketers also joined the protests. During this process, the markets of these cities are also half-closed. Various sources of Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) from Baneh, Javanrood, Mariwan, Saqqez and Sardasht have reported widespread strike of marketers and businessman during the business hours…
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The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has been informed that on April 09, a number of Kolbars at Kani Kohda border areas were chased by military forces from the city of Piranshahr. During the chase, a kolbar fell from the mountain and injured. The injured Kolbar has been identified as Ali Golchini, from the village of Kalkin. Over the past few months, following the blockade…
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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.