33 Kolbars were killed and wounded in March 2022

Hengaw: At least 33 Kurdish Kolbars and tradesmen(Kasibkar) were killed and wounded on the borders of Kurdistan during February. The cases are increased by 16 cases equal to 94% compared to the previous month. 
 
According to registered statistics recorded in the Documentation Centre of Hengaw Human Rights Organization, during March 2022, at least 33 Kolbars and salesmen were killed and wounded on the borders of Kurdistan, 43% of whom have victimized by direct fire from the Iranian armed forces. 
 
According to this report, 2 Kolbars lost their lives and 31 Kolbers and tradesmen were injured. 
 
Most of the registered victims are in Kermanshah province with 28 cases. 
 

Reasons for death or injury 
 
Direct fire: 14 cases (1 killed and 13 wounded) equal to 43% of the total cases 
Natural hazards: 3 cases (1 killed and 2 wounded) equal to 9% of the total cases 
Road traffic accidents: 16 cases (16 injured) equal to 48% of the total cases. 
 

Separation of victims by province 
 
West Azerbaijan Province (Urmia): 2 cases including (1 killed and 1 wounded). 
Kurdistan Province (Sanandaj): 3 cases including 1 killed and 2 wounded). 
Kermanshah province: 28 cases including (28 wounded). 
 
Armed Forces Shooter 
 
Border regiment: 13 cases (1 killed and 12 wounded) 
Police force: 1 case (1 wounded)