The Statistics Center of the Hana Human Rights Organization has published its monthly report on the human rights situation in Kurdistan. The statistics and information presented in this report have been gathered through field investigations involving victims of human rights violations, their families, available documentation, and informed sources. All data has been verified through independent sources. Therefore, this report only includes cases whose accuracy Hana has been able to confirm.
According to the collected data, the majority of human rights violations occurred in the area of civil and political rights—particularly regarding individual freedoms, the prohibition of arbitrary detention, and the right to life.
• Arbitrary Arrests:
Following the ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel, Hana recorded 91 cases of arbitrary arrests of Kurdish citizens across various cities in Kurdistan by the security agencies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to Hana’s investigations, most of these arrests were carried out arbitrarily and without a summons or judicial warrant. The majority were related to accusations of collaboration with Kurdish opposition parties, civil activities, media engagement, and recently, espionage for Israel. Among those arrested were 2 women and 1 Sunni Kurdish cleric (Mamosta).
• Right to Life and the Death Penalty:
At least 13 Kurdish individuals were executed in various prisons across Iran during this period. Among those executed:
– 8 were charged with drug-related offenses,
– 2 were convicted of murder, and
– 3 were executed on charges of espionage for Israel.
Compared to May, executions in Kurdistan decreased by 59% in June.
• Revolutionary Court Sentences:
During this month, Revolutionary Courts issued a total of 334 months of imprisonment for 10 individuals, all of which have been enforced.
• Extrajudicial Killings of Border Couriers and Traders (Kolbars and Kasibkars):
The month of June witnessed extrajudicial killings of kolbars and kasibkars by Iranian border and security forces. At least 3 individuals were killed or injured. Among them:
– 1 person was killed by direct fire from security forces,
– 2 others were injured in similar shootings.
• Suicide Statistics:
(Note: Hana publishes suicide statistics solely due to concern over the socio-economic crisis; it considers suicide a form of violence in its policy framework.)
At least 4 individuals—2 women and 2 men—committed suicide due to poverty and unemployment in various cities and villages of Kurdistan. This marks a 30% decrease compared to the previous month.
• Gender-Based Violence and “Honor” Killings:
Hana’s field investigations indicate that femicide and honor-related violence continue due to the lack of protective legislation for women.
During the past month, 3 women were murdered by male family members (husbands, fathers, or brothers), often under what has been described as “honor-related motives.”
• Workplace Accidents:
Due to lack of safety measures and adherence to International Labour Organization standards, at least 4 workers lost their lives in workplace incidents during this period.
Hana’s monthly assessment shows a 59% increase in arbitrary arrests, particularly after the end of the recent conflict, which appears aimed at instilling fear among the population.
Hana Human Rights Organization
July 1, 2025
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