Sajjad Rahmati's Eye Enucleation Chronicles a tale of injustice Amidst the “Jin, Jian, Azadi” Revolution
Hengaw has learned that Sajjad Rahmati, a Kurdish youth from Abdanan, has lost his left eye during
Hengaw; Thursday June 29, 2023
Hengaw has learned that Sajjad Rahmati, a Kurdish youth from Abdanan, has lost his left eye during the crackdown of the recent nationwide protests. He is among the dozens of protesters of the "Jin, Jian, Azadi" movement who have silently endured their injuries and damages inflicted upon them by Iranian government forces.
According to a report received by the Hengaw organization for Human Rights, Sajjad Rahmati, a 26-year-old resident of Abdanan, located in Ilam Province, was injured during the midst of the widespread protests in the city. Eventually, he had to undergo surgery to remove his left eye, resulting in the loss of his vision.
It is important to note that Sajjad Rahmati, a graduate of Software Engineering from Amir Kabir University of Arak, has lost his vision in his left eye following two surgical procedures to repair a central nerve tear and retinal detachment.
According to informed sources, despite his injuries and loss of vision in the left eye, Sajjad Rahmati has continued his daily responsibilities as an employee in an automotive repair shop.
This young man was shot directly in the face with a pellet gun by the Iranian repressive forces during the evening of October 17, 2022, in “Basij Square” in Abdanan, as well as being subjected to physical assault.
