A young kolbar was shot dead by the military forces of the Islamic Republic in the border regions of Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan province. According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the 25-year-old kolbar has been reported as Mohammad Ganjeh, who was married and had one child. The report states that the military forces in the border areas of Piranshahr shot at this kolbar at the 'Pataki' border without prior warning. According to human rights sources, at least four kolbars and traders were killed and 63 others injured in the borders of the Kurdish regions of Iran during February of this year (January 31 to February 19). According to Hengaw, 85% of these kolbars were killed or injured by direct fire from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic, and this figure represents an increase of 17 cases, or 34%, compared to the previous month. Among these kolbars, at least two children were injured by direct fire from the border guards of the Islamic Republic at the Baneh border. According to statistics published on the Kolbar News website, in 2023, a total of 299 kolbars in the border areas and roadways of West Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah provinces were killed or injured due to factors such as direct military fire, avalanches, frostbite, stepping on landmines, and falling from heights. A fuel carrier was killed following gunfire from the military forces of the Islamic Republic. News sources reported a 'brain death' of a kolbar due to gunfire from the Islamic Republic. Another fatal shooting of a kolbar occurred in Saqqez; Ali Zargami had three children.
A Young Kolbar Shot Dead by Iranian Military Forces
A 25-year-old kolbar named Mohammad Ganjeh was shot dead by Iranian military forces in Piranshahr. This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence against kolbars, with increasing casualties reported in recent months. The situation highlights ongoing human rights concerns in border regions of Iran.
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📰 What Happened
A 25-year-old kolbar named Mohammad Ganjeh was shot dead by Iranian military forces in Piranshahr, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against kolbars in the region. This incident is part of a larger pattern of increasing casualties among these workers.
- At least four kolbars and traders were killed and 63 injured in the Kurdish regions of Iran in February 2023.
- 85% of kolbars killed or injured were due to direct fire from armed forces, indicating a significant rise in violence.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kolbars are individuals who carry goods across the border, often facing extreme risks, including violence from military forces. The Kurdish regions of Iran have a history of economic deprivation and military oversight.
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