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Five Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Ali Omarpour, Ayob Hadisti, Faryad Shilan, Morad Mame-Rash, Rahman Khedmatgozar

On January 29, security forces arrested five citizens in Piranshahar City and transferred them to an unidentified location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Center of Democracy and Human Rights in Kurdistan, Ali Omarpour and Faryad Shilan were violently arrested by security forces. In another security force operation, Ayob Hadisti and Rahman Khedmatgozar were arrested.

Kurdpa reported that on Saturday, another citizen identified as Morad Mame-Rash was arrested by security forces.

In all cases, the security forces did not show an arrest warrant.

The reason for these arrests, the arrestees’ whereabouts and the charges are still unknown at the time of writing.

Diako Tara Imprisoned to Serve Six Month Sentence

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Diako Tara, Naghadeh Prison, Piranshahr City

On January 26, Diako Tara, resident of Piranshahr City, was imprisoned in Naghadeh Prison to serve his six month sentence.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Center of Democracy and Human Rights in Kurdistan, on Wednesday, Tara was charged for “collaboration with an opposition political party”.

On July 11, 2020, the security forces arrested him in Piranshahr City. He was released on bail on July 23, 2020.

Brothers Dana and Zana Ahmadpour Arrested by Security Forces in Baneh

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Dana Ahmadpour, Zana Ahamadpour

On January 27, security forces arrested two brothers identified as Dana and Zana Ahmadpour in Baneh City and transferred them to an unidentified location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, security forces raided Dana Ahmadpour’s house and arrested him at their home without an arrest warrant. Thereafter, Zana Ahamadpour was summoned by the Ministry of Intelligence via phone and arrested at his appearance.

The reasons for their arrest and their whereabouts are still unknown at the time of writing.

Chia Agha-Beygpour Jailed to Serve His Sentence in Bukan Prison

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Chia Agha-Beygpour

On January 25, Chia Agha-Beygpour, a resident of Bukan City, was jailed to serve his sentence. In November of last year, he was sentenced to one year and two months imprisonment, 74 lashes and a fine.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Chia Agha-Beygpour was sent to Bukan Prison to serve his one year and two months imprisonment.

In November of last year, the Revolutionary Court of Bukan convicted him for ” “propaganda against the regime” in favor of one of the opposition political parties.

On July 29, 2021, security forces arrested and held him in a detention centre at the disposal of the Ministry of Intelligence in Bukan. During the arrest, he had been deprived of contacting his family and having a lawyer. On September 6, he was released on bail until the end of legal proceedings.

One Kolbar Killed, Another Injured in Direct Shooting by Regime Military Forces

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On January 6, at a border area in Nosud, Kermanshah Province, two Kolbars (cross-border carriers) were killed and injured in a direct shooting by regime military forces.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, military forces killed one Kolbar and injured the other. The Kolbars were identified by the first names Freydun and Sirius. The injured Kolbar’s condition is still unknown.

Many poor people living in border areas work as Kolbars to make ends meet. This work is illegal and involves carrying loads on foot across national borders. Yearly, dozens of Kolbars are injured and killed from accidents, dangerous conditions, and border guard shootings.

According to HRANA’s annual report, in 2021, 242 citizens were targeted by unruly shootings by regime military forces, of which 94 were killed. This includes 23 Kolbars (cross border carriers) and 31 Sukhtbar (cross-border fuel porters). 148 people have been injured, including 81 Kolbars and 51 Sukhtbars.

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Four Children From Nomadic Communities Severely Injured in a Landmine Accident

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On January 6, four children in Mehran County, Ilam Province were severely injured due to a landmine explosion. Each year, explosive remnants of landmines from the Iraq-Iran War cause the death or injury of many people at border areas.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Mehr News Agency, four children from a nomadic community aged 13 to 14 years old were severely injured due to a landmine blast. They all were hospitalized in Mehran County.

There are about 42,000 square kilometers of war zones in Iran that have not been fully demined from the Iran-Iraq war.

In flagrant violation of international conventions, the regime is still using landmines to secure its borders.

Accordingly, there are still thousands of landmines planted in Iran in the border areas with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. The regime also planted many landmines in Kurdistan during the conflicts of the 1980s.

Ahad Mahmood Hassan Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment

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Ahad Mahmood Hassan, Piranshahr

Ahad Mahmood Hassan, resident of Piranshahr, was sentenced to six months in prison by the Criminal Court of Piranshahr City.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Center of Democracy and Human Rights in Kurdistan, one of Hassan’s charges was “collaboration with one of the opposition political parties”.

On April 24, 2020, he was arrested by security forces and sent to Naghadeh Prison after interrogation. On June 10, 2020, he was released on a surety bond until the end of legal proceedings.

Three Citizens Arrested By Security Forces in Naqadeh

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Ahad Mulavi, Chakoo Ghalandari, Hossein Khaliani, Naqadeh County

On January 4, security forces in Naqadeh County arrested three people and transferred them to an unidentified location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, two citizens identified as Ahad Mulavi and Hossein Khaliani were arrested. Reportedly, intelligence agents did not show an arrest warrant.

On Tuesday, another citizen identified as Chakoo Ghalandari was arrested at his home in a village in Naqadeh.

The reasons for these arrests, their whereabouts and charges are still unknown at the time of writing.

Two Citizens Killed and Injured by Direct Police Shooting in Iranshahr City

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On January 2 in Iranshahr City, police forces from Station 13 used live ammunition to stop a vehicle that they had been chasing, leading to the death and injury of two brothers.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Haal Vsh News Outlet, the two brothers were identified as Saeed and Omid Ameri.

The reasons for the chase and shooting are unknown at the time of writing.

According to HRANA’s annual report, in 2021, 242 citizens were targeted by unruly shootings by regime military forces, of which 94 have been killed. This includes 23 Kolbars (cross border carriers), 31 Sukhtbar (cross-border fuel porters). 148 people have been injured including 81 Kolbars and 51 Sukhtbars.

Shirku Agooshi Sentenced to 10 Years In Prison

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Gholam Karimkhani, Hossein Alvand-Kooi, Naghadeh, Piranshahr, Shirku Agooshi

On December 29, former political prisoner Shirku Agooshi was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Criminal Court of Mahabad City.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Center of Democracy and Human Rights in Kurdistan, the resident of Piranshahr was sentenced by Branch 103 of the Criminal Court of Mahabad, headed by Judge Gholam Karimkhani. He was tried on the charge of alleged armed conflict with IRGC’s forces.

At the same time, the Criminal Court of Mahabad City sentenced Hossein Alvand-Koohi, resident of Mahabad City, to 10 years in prison on the same charge as Agooshi.

Agooshi has previously been faced with arrest and conviction. On August 31, 2019, he was injured and arrested by IRGC’s forces. Thereafter, he was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by the Revolutionary Court of Piranshahr City on the charge of “membership in an anti-regime political party.”

On June 19, 2021, he was released on furlough from Naghadeh Prison with an electronic tag and restricted movement. He was finally freed on July 1, 2021.