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Teenager Dies Nine Days After Being Shot by Military Forces in Hirmand

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Children, News, Other
Hirmand, Mohammad Sasuli

On September 29, 2024, 16-year-old Mohammad Sasuli succumbed to his injuries after being shot by military forces in the border areas of Hirmand County. He had endured nine days of critical condition before passing away.

According to Haal Vsh, Mohammad Sasuli was fatally wounded by indiscriminate gunfire from Border Guard officers. The shooting occurred on Saturday, September 21, when military forces opened fire without issuing a warning or command to stop. Mohammad sustained severe heart injuries and was placed in a coma in the ICU at Amir al-Momenin Hospital in Zabol, where he fought for his life for over a week.

Data collected by the Department of Statistics and Publication of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) shows that in 2023, 540 citizens were shot at by military forces, resulting in the deaths of 129 individuals. Among the deceased were 29 porters (kolbars), 29 fuel carriers (sukhtbars), and 71 other civilians. Additionally, 411 citizens were injured by indiscriminate shootings, including 353 kolbars, 33 ordinary citizens, and 25 sukhtbars.

Three Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Bukan

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Bukan, Fardin Shiri, Peyman Shiri, Sarveh Shiri

On September 25, 2024, Sarveh Shiri and Peyman Shiri, siblings from Bukan, along with their cousin Fardin Shiri, were arrested by security forces and transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

Kurdpa has confirmed the identities of the detainees: Sarveh Shiri, 22, Peyman Shiri, 19, and their cousin Fardin Shiri, all residents of Tarqeh village in Bukan.

Security forces arrested the three citizens at their residence in Targheh village without presenting a judicial warrant. They were subsequently transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

As of this report, the reasons for their arrests and the charges against them remain unknown.

IRGC Intelligence Organization Announces Arrest of 12 Individuals

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Iran, Israel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization announced the arrest of 12 individuals across six provinces in Iran, according to Mehr News Agency. The organization claims these individuals were planning to carry out “anti-security actions.”

In a statement, the IRGC’s public relations office alleged, “A network of 12 individuals collaborating with Israel, who intended to conduct anti-security activities in Iran,” was identified and detained by IRGC intelligence forces across the country.

The statement did not provide details on the identities or whereabouts of the detainees.

Taher Katani Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Mahabad, Taher Katani

On September 20, Taher Katani, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location, according to Kolbar News.

This report states that Katani’s arrest occurred on Friday, September 20, by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

So far, no information has been released regarding the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

Taher Katani, a native of Laj village, a suburb of Mahabad in West Azerbaijan province, has previously been arrested.

 

Sina Mohammadi Arrested by Security Forces in Dehgolan

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Kurdistan, Sina Mohammadi, University of Kurdistan

Today, September 18, Sina Mohammadi, a student at the University of Kurdistan, was arrested by security forces in Dehgolan and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kolbar News.

The individual has been identified as “Sina Mohammadi, 24 years old, and a sociology student at the University of Kurdistan.”

The report states that on Wednesday, September 18, security forces entered Mohammadi’s family home in Dehgolan, using force to arrest him. He was then transferred to an unknown location.

The reasons for his arrest and the charges against this student are still unknown.

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Writer Arash Ramezani Arrested in Mashhad

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Freedom of Expression, News, Other
Arash Ramezani, Fatemeh Noorani, Mashhad, آرش رمضانی

On Saturday, September 14, Arash Ramezani, a writer and social activist, was arrested after being summoned to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Mashhad. He was then taken to an undisclosed location.

His wife, Fatemeh Noorani, reported the incident in a statement: “Yesterday, we went to the prosecutor’s office in response to a summons my husband had received. While we were still seeking information about the reason for his detention and the bail conditions, a security agency arrived and took him away. After 24 hours, he called us to inform us of his situation but did not know the reason for his arrest.”

There is still no information regarding Ramezani’s current location or the charges against him.

Mr. Ramezani has previously faced arrests and legal actions due to his activities.

Arash Ramezani has published two novels and is an active member of the literary community.

Kamran Afsari Arrested by Security Forces in Marivan

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Kamran Afsari, Marivan

On Tuesday, September 10, Kamran Afsari, a resident of Marivan, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an unknown location, according to Kolbar News.

The individual has been identified as “Afsari, 29 years old, from the village of Ney, a suburb of Marivan.”

The report states, “Security forces, without presenting a judicial warrant, violently searched the family home and arrested this citizen. Additionally, the agents assaulted Mr. Afsari’s mother.”

As of the time of this report, there is no information on the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

Afsari has previously been summoned and interrogated by authorities.

18-Year-Old Mardin Dehghani Arrested by Security Forces in Marivan

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Mardin Dehghani, Marivan

On Saturday, September 7, 18-year-old Mardin Dehghani, a resident of Marivan, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Dehghani, originally from the village of Sardosh, was detained early in the morning. “Security forces arrived at 6 a.m., conducted a search of his family home without presenting a judicial warrant, and arrested him,” a source close to the family reported. The agents also confiscated the mobile phones of Dehghani’s mother and brother during the raid.

As of this report, no details have emerged regarding the reason for Dehghani’s arrest, his current location, or the charges he may be facing.

Vahid Abubakri Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Piranshahr, Vahid Abubakri

On September 5, security forces arrested Vahid Abubakri in Piranshahr and transferred him to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

His identity has been reported as Vahid Abubakri, 27 years old, and a resident of Kondareh village, Piranshahr. The report states that the arrest took place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, by security forces.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his place of detention, or the charges against Mr. Abubakri.

Sa’doun Sharifi Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Piranshahr, Sa'doun Sharifi, Urmia, سعدون شریفی

On Wednesday, September 4, Sa’doun Sharifi, a resident of Piranshahr, was arrested by security forces and transferred to one of the security detention centers in Urmia, according to Kurdpa.

His identity has been reported as Sa’doun Sharifi, from Gardaseh village, a suburb of Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan province.

The report states that on the evening of Wednesday, security forces arrested this citizen without presenting a judicial warrant and transferred him to a security detention center in Urmia. Additionally, Mr. Sharifi’s mobile phone was confiscated by the agents.

No information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.