In March 2025, the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) issued a report detailing human rights violations against Kurdish civilians in various regions of Iran. This report outlines recorded incidents from 1 to 31 March, despite challenges posed by a restrictive climate for independent human rights organisations, which hinder the full captivation of all violations. The data compiled comes from verifiable sources and scrutiny of external reports, acknowledging that some violations may remain unaccounted for.
The report notes a tragic execution of Arshad Farzadband in Orumiyeh Central Prison, charged with premeditated murder. KHRN diligently records such instances regardless of ethnic backgrounds, reinforcing the inherent right to life. All reported executions undergo stringent fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Additionally, at least two deaths involving kolbars were reported; one man was killed by border forces while another perished in a road accident in Baneh. This highlights the severe dangers faced by individuals working in perilous border zones. Furthermore, Iranian police fatally shot a civilian, Mohammad Hosseinzadeh, in Orumiyeh, marking another alarming case of state violence.
Suspicious circumstances surrounded the death of Kamran Kazemi, a 38-year-old Kurdish man, who died in the detention centre in Orumiyeh. Authorities claimed suicide, while other detainees reported torture, raising concerns about the treatment of prisoners.
In terms of detentions, March saw at least 59 arrests, with two individuals subsequently imprisoned. Political dissent was met with severity, as courts handed down death sentences to Hatem Ozdemir and Hamid Hosseinnezhad Heidaranlou on charges of ‘enmity against God’ and ‘armed insurrection’, respectively. This grim statistical picture paints the ongoing struggle for human rights in the region.
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) reported widespread human rights violations in March 2025, detailing executions, civilian killings, deaths in detention, and numerous arrests in Iran. With a challenging environment for independent reporting, the report underscores the need to acknowledge these violations to advocate for justice. Significant cases included an execution, deaths of kolbars, and the suspicious death of a Kurdish man in custody.
The KHRN’s March 2025 report shines a stark light on the unfolding human rights violations in Iran, especially against Kurdish civilians. The highlighted incidents of executions, deaths of kolbars, civilian killings, and the harrowing tales of detained individuals illustrate a climate of oppression. Reinforcing the necessity for independent scrutiny, the report underlines the importance of continued advocacy for human rights amidst these challenges.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
