Ata Hosseini, a 32-year-old Kolbar from Paveh, who suffered severe injuries and was in a coma due to a 'direct shooting' by Islamic Republic forces on March 6, passed away on Thursday evening, March 16. According to the Hengaw human rights organization, Ata Hosseini, from the village of 'Balbazan' in Paveh, was married and had one child. He died after 9 days of hospitalization at Taleghani Hospital in Kermanshah. Reports from 'Kolbar News' and 'Hengaw' indicated that this 32-year-old Kolbar was severely injured and became 'brain dead' after being shot in the chest by Islamic Republic forces at the Nowsud border in Kermanshah province, western Iran. It was also reported that Iranian intelligence agencies had 'threatened' the family of this citizen. The 'Hengaw' website recently published a report stating that in the one-month period from January 30 to February 30, 'at least 67 Kolbars' were 'killed or injured' at the western borders of Iran. Meanwhile, according to 'Kolbar News', between March 2 and March 16, 2023, at least 48 Kolbars were killed or injured at the borders of Kurdish regions in Iran due to factors such as direct shootings, beatings, falls from heights, traffic accidents caused by chases, and landmine explosions. According to statistics published by 'Kolbar News', in the past year, from January 2022 to January 2023, a total of 299 Kolbars were killed or injured in border areas and roadways in the provinces of West Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah due to factors such as direct shootings by military forces, avalanches, frostbite, stepping on landmines, and falling from heights.
Ata Hosseini, a Kolbar in a Coma, Passed Away After 9 Days
Ata Hosseini, a Kolbar, died after being shot by Iranian forces, highlighting the ongoing violence against Kolbars in border regions. Reports indicate a significant rise in casualties among Kolbars due to military actions and other dangers. This incident underscores the precarious situation faced by those working in these areas.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Ata Hosseini, a Kolbar, died after being shot by Iranian forces while working at the Nowsud border. His death underscores the ongoing violence and risks faced by Kolbars in Iran's border regions.
- Hosseini was shot on March 6 and died on March 16 after being in a coma.
- Reports indicate a significant increase in casualties among Kolbars due to military actions.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kolbars are individuals who carry goods across the Iran-Iraq border, often facing violence and exploitation. The Iranian government has been criticized for its treatment of these workers.
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