News sources reported on Saturday, December 4, that military forces attacked Kargan Port in the Minab County of Hormozgan Province, resulting in at least 7 people being killed or injured. According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, at least one of the deceased was an Afghan citizen, and Abubakar Malahi, the Imam of the Kargan Grand Mosque, was also injured during the incident. Based on published reports and images, columns of smoke were seen in the city, and government agents used water cannons in addition to gunfire to confront citizens. The report states that alongside the military presence in Kargan Port, the atmosphere in the city has also been reported as tense. No information has been released regarding the reasons for the clashes and the military attack on Kargan. According to the Telegram channel 'Civil Protest Market', military forces had previously attacked this city, destroying and setting fire to fishing boats and fuel tanks belonging to citizens. The report indicates that some residents of Kargan Port earn a living by transporting fuel with boats. The Baloch Activists Campaign reports a significant presence of government forces in the city of Zahedan. Amnesty International has issued a statement against the government's brutal attacks on Baloch citizens; Raha Bahreini's explanations on 'trawling' and 'climate change' in the Persian Gulf; the livelihood of fishermen is at risk. The storm has caused billions of tomans in damage to the southeastern provinces of the country, raising concerns about worsening living conditions for the people.
Shooting by Government Forces at Citizens in Kargan Port, Hormozgan Province
On December 4, military forces attacked Kargan Port in Hormozgan Province, resulting in at least 7 casualties, including an Afghan citizen. The attack involved gunfire and the use of water cannons against citizens, escalating tensions in the area. This incident highlights ongoing violence and repression against local populations in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On December 4, military forces attacked Kargan Port in Hormozgan Province, using gunfire and water cannons against citizens, resulting in at least 7 casualties.
- At least one of the deceased was an Afghan citizen.
- The attack involved destruction of fishing boats and fuel tanks, vital for local livelihoods.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's Baloch minority has long faced economic marginalization and political repression, leading to periodic unrest and violent clashes with government forces.
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