IRAN - February 2024: 67 Kolbars Killed or Injured at the Borders of Kurdistan

March 2, 2024 - IRAN. February 2024: 67 Kolbars Killed or Injured at the Borders of Kurdistan
According to data compiled by Hengaw, in February 2024, at least 67 Kolbars were killed or injured along the borders of Kurdistan. Of these incidents, 85% involved direct gunfire from Iranian armed forces. The statistics reveal an increase of 34 additional casualties, representing a 17% rise.
The report indicates that four Kolbars and local tradesmen lost their lives, with 53 others sustaining injuries. Notably, two teenage Kolbars from Bukan and Divandarreh cities were injured by direct gunfire at the Baneh Border.
The highest number of victims, totaling 36 cases, was documented at the borders of Kermanshah (Krmashan) province.
57 men were victims of direct shooting (3 killed and 54 wounded), 1 of assault and battery by armed forces (wounded), 4 of mountain falling (4 wounded), .1 died of frostbite, and 4 were wounded after car accidents.
36 cases (wounded) occurred in Kermanshah (Krmashan) province, 27 cases (3 killed and 24 wounded) in Kurdistan province (Sanandaj), and 4 cases (1 killed and 3 wounded) in Urmia province (West Azerbaijan).

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