February 2024: 67 Kolbars Killed or Injured at the Borders of Kurdistan
According to data compiled by the Statistics and Documents Center of the Hengaw Organiz
Hengaw: Saturday, March 2, 2024
According to data compiled by the Statistics and Documents Center of the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, 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.
Causes of death or injury:
• Direct shooting: 57 cases (3 killed and 54 wounded), accounting for 85% of the total incidents.
• Assault and battery by armed forces: 1 case (wounded), comprising 0.6% of the total cases.
• Mountain falling: 4 cases (1 wounded), representing 1.5% of the total cases.
• Frostbite: 1 case (killed), equivalent to 1.5% of the total cases.
• Car accidents: 4 cases (wounded), making up 6% of the total cases.
Breakdown of victims by province:
• Kermanshah (Krmashan) province: 36 cases (36 wounded).
• Kurdistan province (Sanandaj): 27 cases (3 killed and 24 wounded).
• Urmia province (West Azerbaijan): 4 cases (1 killed and 3 wounded).
