Kurdish smugglers from East, North and South, who have to make their livings by smuggling due to economical problems and unemployment, are exposed to fatal attacks by Iran and Turkish soldiers before any warning. One more smuggler group from East Kurdistan was targeted by Iran soldiers.

According to the news from local sources, Iran soldiers raked a group of smugglers on 31 July in Kani Reþe village. 2 people lost their lives while 8 others were wounded.

And a group of smugglers was targeted in Xunawine village of Salmaz in East Kurdistan. Þemsedin Celil Baqu lost his live due to the sweeping.

Translator: Berna Ozgencil