Human rights sources reported the death of a kolber named Farid Rubina due to frostbite in the border areas of Marivan County in Kurdistan Province. According to the human rights organization Hengaw, this young kolber from the village of Chali Sar, a part of Marivan, died at the border of Anjiran. The report states that his body was found in the early hours of Wednesday, February 7, and was transferred to medical centers. Hengaw reported that he had started his married life less than a month ago. Based on Hengaw's report, at least 50 kolbers, including six child kolbers, were killed or injured in January 2024. According to this report, 46 of these kolbers were killed or injured due to 'direct fire' from the Islamic Republic's security forces. Kolbari in the western border areas and fuel carrying in the eastern border areas of Iran are prevalent, and among the main factors attracting labor to these jobs are underdevelopment and high unemployment rates in these regions. Leila Marouti, a political analyst and collaborator with the Mokrian News Agency, considers kolbari and fuel carrying as a result of the government's security perspective and systematic discrimination and corruption. Sadegh Mirzaei, a 40-year-old kolber, was killed due to gunfire from the Islamic Republic's border guards. Hard times for kolbers; 17 kolbers were killed or injured within 15 days. Another report on the situation of kolbers in Iran; 299 people were killed or injured in 2023. Kolbers and fuel carriers are under fire from the Islamic Republic's forces; several others were killed and injured.
A Young Kolber Dies from Frostbite
A young kolber named Farid Rubina died from frostbite in the border regions of Iran, highlighting the dangers faced by those in this profession. At least 50 kolbers were reported killed or injured in January 2024, many due to government forces' gunfire. This situation underscores the severe economic challenges and systemic discrimination in border areas.
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📰 What Happened
Farid Rubina, a young kolber, died from frostbite in the border area of Marivan County, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by those in this profession. Reports indicate that at least 50 kolbers were killed or injured in January 2024, many due to violence from government forces.
- Farid Rubina had recently started his married life less than a month before his death.
- In January 2024 alone, at least 50 kolbers were reported killed or injured, with many incidents involving gunfire from security forces.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kolbers are individuals who carry goods across the Iranian borders, often facing extreme risks due to poverty and lack of opportunities. The Iranian government's security measures in border areas frequently result in violence against these workers.
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