In its monthly reports, the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) highlights cases of human rights violations in Kurdistan and violations of the rights of Kurdish civilians in different regions and cities across Iran.

KHRN released a new report including all cases recorded and reported by KHRN from across Iran through its own sources and verification mechanisms from 1 August to 31 August.

KHRN noted that the restrictive environment for independent human rights organisations in Iran, coupled with the pressures faced by individuals subjected to human rights violations and their families, make it difficult to publish accurate and comprehensive reports.

Executions

According to KHRN’s findings, Iran executed at least 14 prisoners in August, including Reza Rasaei, a 35-year-old Kurdish Yarsani civilian who was arrested during the Women, Life, Freedom anti-government uprising.

The political prisoner was executed on 6 August and his family and lawyer were not informed in advance, nor was he allowed a final meeting with his family.

The remaining 13 prisoners were executed on drug or murder charges.

Femicide

On 26 August, an 18-year-old woman, Mobina Zeynivand, was killed by her father in the village of Gorz-e Langar in Darreh Shahr, Ilam Province.

Zeynivand’s 56-year-old father killed his daughter and surrendered to the judicial authorities, citing “family disputes” as the reason for the murder. She was reportedly killed for trying to marry the person she loved.

Kolbars and tradesmen

In August, at least two kolbars were killed and nine injured by gunfire from Iranian border and security forces.

Additionally, one kolbar was injured due to falling from border heights in Marivan, Kurdistan Province.

Detentions and arrests

Over the past month, Iranian forces arrested at least 17 individuals, including activists and religious figures.

At least four of the detained civilians were sent to Naqadeh, Orumiyeh, Mahabad and Bukan prisons to serve sentences.

Sentences

In August, Iranian courts sentenced at least five people to prison terms ranging from six months to eight years and 10 months.