In December 2024, the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) released its monthly report, revealing critical human rights violations against Kurdish civilians in various regions of Iran. This document details cases from December 1 to December 31, collated from KHRN’s own rigorous sources, amid challenges posed by the oppressive environment confronting independent human rights organizations in Iran. The report highlights that not all violations are documented, underscoring the importance of verifying through multiple credible sources.
The report disclosed that at least 15 individuals were executed across various prisons in Iran throughout December. Among them, seven faced death for drug-related offenses, while eight were executed for premeditated murder, including two women and a 70-year-old man. KHRN maintains neutrality in reporting such tragic incidents, ensuring that ethnicity and location do not influence the numbers presented.
Tragic occurrences continued as a kolbar, a worker who carries goods across borders, was shot dead by Iranian border guards, with another sustaining injuries. In a heartbreaking incident, an individual succumbed to frostbite in Baneh. The plight of kolbars remains a dangerous endeavor amid hostile circumstances.
Additional violence unfolded in mid-December when at least two Kurdish civilians were fatally shot by Law Enforcement Forces in Javanrud and Tehran, raising concerns about state-sponsored brutality. A significant number of detentions were recorded, with Iranian forces arresting at least 62 individuals, including three minors, sending some to serving prison sentences in Oshnavieh and Naqadeh.
The judicial system in Iran pronounced sentences on eight individuals, meting out penalties ranging from one month to over five years of imprisonment. These solemn revelations present a grim tableau of the human rights landscape in Kurdistan during December 2024, painting a picture of relentless abuse and persecution.
KHRN’s December 2024 report exposes human rights violations in Kurdistan, detailing 15 executions, violence against kolbars, and the arrest of 62 individuals. The report illustrates the dire conditions for Kurdish civilians due to oppressive state actions and judicial sentences, highlighting the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran.
The KHRN’s December 2024 report serves as a haunting testament to the ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, particularly against Kurdish civilians. From arbitrary executions to the violence faced by kolbars and routine detentions, the report lays bare the grim realities of life under repressive governance. These findings underscore the urgent need for greater scrutiny and advocacy for the rights of marginalized populations in the region.
The struggle for human rights in Iranian Kurdistan is marked by the repression and discrimination faced by Kurdish civilians. Organizations like KHRN work tirelessly to document and report these violations despite facing significant challenges in accessing information and verifying reports. The monthly report serves as a crucial resource, shedding light on the extent of abuses, including executions, detentions, and violence against civilians, thus raising awareness of these pressing issues in the international community.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
