Kurdistan

Indiscriminate Attack on Kurdish Cross-border Couriers Injures One

Another Kurdish cross-border courier (kolbar) became the victim of another indiscriminate and lethal attack of Islamic Republic of Iran’s border security forces.

16 May 2015

Kurdistan

In Solidarity with Mahabad, Eastern Kurdistan Cities Stage a Day of Strike

Shops remained closed in the city of Mahabad, Sanandaj and other Kurdish cities in solidarity with Mahabad as called for by cultural activists.

15 May 2015

Kurdistan

Scores Arrested and Injured Following the Recent Unrest in Kurdistan

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.

13 May 2015

Kurdistan

Orumiyeh Vice- Governor: PDKI and Komala are Behind the Unrest

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.

10 May 2015

Kurdistan

Latest Update on the Unrest in Mahabad, Kurdistan

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.

9 May 2015

Kurdistan

Eruption in Mahabad Spreads to other Kurdish Cities in Iran

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.

8 May 2015

Kurdistan

Peaceful protesters turn violent following the arrival of Special Guards

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.

8 May 2015