News sources reported that a 32-year-old Kolbar in the border region of Kermanshah province in western Iran suffered severe injuries and 'brain death' due to 'direct gunfire' from Islamic Republic agents. Reports published by 'Kolbar News' and 'Hengaw' on Thursday, March 8, identified this citizen as 'Ata Hosseini, 32 years old, from Paveh' and a father of 'one child', who was severely injured in the chest area by direct gunfire from border forces at the Nowsud border on Wednesday evening. Video sources have shown medical staff attempting to revive this young man in a hospital. According to these reports, this young Kolbar has 'suffered brain death' and was transferred by ambulance from Qods Hospital in Paveh to Taleghani Hospital in Kermanshah on Thursday. Additionally, reports indicated that Iranian intelligence agencies have 'threatened' the family of this citizen. The 'Hengaw' website recently published a report stating that in just one month, from January 30 to February 30, 'at least 67 Kolbars' have been 'killed or injured' at the western borders of Iran. According to statistics published on the 'Kolbar News' website, in the past year, from January 2022 to January 2023, a total of 299 Kolbars in border areas and roads of West Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah provinces have been killed or injured due to factors such as direct gunfire from military forces, avalanches, frostbite, stepping on landmines, and falling from heights.
News sources report 'brain death' of a Kolbar due to gunfire from Islamic Republic forces
A 32-year-old Kolbar named Ata Hosseini was severely injured and has reportedly suffered brain death due to gunfire from Iranian border forces. This incident highlights the ongoing violence against Kolbars, who often face life-threatening situations while trying to earn a living in border areas. The Iranian government's treatment of Kolbars raises significant human rights concerns.
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📰 What Happened
Ata Hosseini, a 32-year-old Kolbar, was shot by Iranian border forces and has reportedly suffered brain death. This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence against Kolbars in Iran's border regions.
- Hosseini was shot in the chest by border forces while working as a Kolbar.
- At least 67 Kolbars have been killed or injured in the past month due to similar violence.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kolbars are individuals who carry goods across the Iranian borders, often facing extreme risks due to economic necessity and government repression. The Iranian regime's response to border activities has been marked by violence, leading to numerous casualties.
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