HRANA News Agency – Marivan and Mahabad residents had a demonstration in support of the Kubani (Kurdish city in Syria). The gathering in Marivan turned violent with the intervention of police and at least ten people were arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on September 8th hundreds of residents of Mahabad and Marivan, Kurdish cities in Iran, had a peaceful demonstration in support and solidarity with kubani, Kurdish city in Syria that is scene of a full-scale war. Continue reading “At least 10 civilians arrested in Marivan while supporting Kubani”
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Tense Security Measures in Mahabad for Days
HRANA News Agency – During the last few days and while simultaneously celebrating the Army Day in the Islamic Republic of Iran, tense situation and tight security measures have been imposed in the city of Mahabad [Northwestern Iran, Kurdistan].
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the city of Mahabad has witnessed an increased presence of military and security forces throughout town in the past two days.
Police forces, Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the local Basiji militia, and plainclothes officers have been positioned on and around Hekmat Bridge, streets leading to Koohsar and Madar Squares, stations 1 and 2 of Farhangian region, Mokhaberaty Farhang Street, Salehi Farhangian Street, the hills around Melat Park and the region surrounding this park. The heavy presence of security and military forces has created a tense atmosphere of fear and apprehension.
Additionally, the presence of military and police vehicles throughout the city has caused heavy traffic and is interfering with the daily lives of the residents.
Unlike previous years, simultaneous maneuvering of military troops and police forces has been conducted between Koohsar and Madar Squares.