Mohammad Azad, an eye-injured protester who was deliberately shot in the head, right eye, and abdomen by Islamic Republic forces two years ago, has died. According to the Legal Consultation Center 'Dadban', 48-year-old Mohammad Azad, a father of two, not only lost his eye but also endured 'great pain and suffering' from the pellets in his head and body, repeatedly informing about the dangerous position of the pellets in his body. This protester, who was targeted on November 24 during the nationwide protests of 1401 in Setar Khan, Tehran, emphasized the 'dangerous position of the pellets' in his body in communications with the administrators of the 'Eye for Freedom' page. Targeting the eyes of protesters by government forces has become one of the methods of suppressing protests in recent years. According to reports from human rights organizations and international media, at least 600 protesters of 'Women, Life, Freedom' in 1401 were shot in the eyes by Islamic Republic forces. A member of the prosecution committee of the International People's Tribunal for November 98 announced that between November 24 and 27, over 70 people underwent surgery in one of Iran's specialized eye hospitals due to pellet injuries to the eye. Abram Pili described the 'shocking story' of Elaheh Tavakolian as indicative of the 'shameful policy' of the Islamic Republic towards protesters. Matin Hassani, an eye-injured protester, was sentenced to 31 months in prison. Amir Shah-Valayati, another eye-injured protester, was summoned to court again. The legal complaint of Reza Izati, an eye-injured protester against the forces, is still entangled in 'prolonged litigation'.
Mohammad Azad, Eye-Injured Protester, Passes Away
Mohammad Azad, a 48-year-old protester injured by government forces, has died after suffering from serious injuries for two years. His case highlights the ongoing violence against protesters in Iran, particularly targeting their eyes. This incident underscores the brutal methods used by the Iranian government to suppress dissent.
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📰 What Happened
Mohammad Azad, a protester injured by government forces during the 1401 protests in Iran, has died after enduring severe injuries for two years. His case underscores the brutal tactics used by the Iranian government to suppress dissent.
- Mohammad Azad was shot in the head, right eye, and abdomen by Islamic Republic forces.
- At least 600 protesters were shot in the eyes during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests were a significant movement in Iran, sparked by demands for greater rights and freedoms. The government's violent response has been widely criticized.
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