The arbitrary and unlawful arrest and prosecution of journalists and activists in Iran weakens the protection of human rights of all in Iran, a United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed said on June 5.
Three weeks after the public protest in Mahabad, and other Kurdish cities in Iran, the fate of a 17 year-old girl is still unknown.
With the death of another Kurdish courier worker (kolbar) in Shino, the death and injury toll of cross-border couriers has reached nine, since the start of spring season which coincides with the start of new calendar year in Iran.
The intelligence agents of the Wurme Province (West Azarbijan) have arrested at least five people, alleged to have been engaged in political activities.
Another Kurdish cross-border courier (kolbar) became the victim of another indiscriminate and lethal attack of Islamic Republic of Iran’s border security forces.
Approximately 218 people have been arrested and injured in the last few days during the unrest in Mahabad, and other Kurdish cities in Iran, by security and intelligence forces.
Provincial officials have kept a tight lid on the events that unfolded on Sunday. Rather than responding to calls for justice by the public, officials are threatening Mahabad’s residents with reprisal.
Following last night’s violent confrontation between the security forces and the protesters, the main road leading to Mahabad from Bokan was closed as of 9 pm, local time.
Reliable sources inside Mahabad have confirmed to Kurdpa News Agency that the unrest has continued well into the evening and is now spreading to neighbouring cities, as well.
The peaceful protest in front of ‘Hotel Tara’ in Mahabad, condemning the suspicious death of ‘Farinaz Khosrovani’ turned violence following the arrival of special anti-riot forces.
Kurdistan Press Agency
