According to the statistics recorded by the Hana Human Rights Organization Statistics Center, in October 2024:

- 10 Kurdish citizens were executed,

- at least 34 Kurdish citizens were arrested,

- 11 prisoners were sentenced to a total of 141 months in prison,

- 7 border couriers (kolbars) were killed or injured,

- at least 8 workers lost their lives in work-related accidents,

- and at least 4 individuals committed suicide.

**Arrests:**

In October 2024, at least 34 Kurdish citizens were arbitrarily summoned and arrested by the security agencies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, without any court-issued arrest warrants. The identities of these 34 individuals have been verified by the Hana Human Rights Organization, with most being detained for political activism, cooperation with Kurdish opposition parties, civic activities, and religious activities. Of these detainees, 29 are men and 5 are women. It should also be noted that over the past 10 months, 393 Kurdish citizens have been arrested.

**Executions:** 

In October 2024, at least 10 Kurdish citizens were executed in Iranian prisons. Of these, 8 were executed on charges of intentional murder, and 2 on drug-related charges. 

It should be noted that in the past 10 months, 91 Kurdish citizens have been executed in Iranian prisons: 34 for intentional murder, 43 on drug-related charges, and 9 Kurdish citizens for the crime of "moharebeh" (enmity against God). 

**Prison Sentences:** 

In October 2024, sentences totaling 141 months of imprisonment were issued for 11 individuals. Additionally, one prisoner received a sentence of 74 lashes in October. 

**Border Couriers (Kolbars):** 

According to Hana's statistics, in October 2024, at least 7 border couriers (kolbars) and tradespeople were killed or injured. Of these, 4 were killed by direct gunfire from the Iranian border forces, and 3 were injured by direct gunfire. 

It should be noted that over the past 10 months, 48 kolbars have been killed, 37 of them by direct gunfire from Iranian forces. Additionally, 11 kolbars lost their lives due to natural incidents or car accidents resulting from pursuits by government forces. In these 10 months, 229 kolbars were injured by direct gunfire from government forces, and 27 kolbars were injured due to natural incidents and car accidents. 

**Suicides:** 

In October 2024, at least 4 individuals in the cities and villages of Kurdistan committed suicide, including 2 children under 18. These suicides were mostly due to family issues, poverty, and in some cases, unknown reasons. The suicide rate in recent months is alarming, as in the past 10 months, at least 119 people in Kurdistan's cities and villages have committed suicide, including 9 children. 

**Workers:** 

In October 2024, at least 8 workers lost their lives due to workplace accidents. The lack of safety facilities for workers and employer negligence are among the factors contributing to worker fatalities. 

It should be noted that due to the severe oppression and censorship within the country, there is limited access to news, and these statistics may not cover all human rights violations against citizens. However, all efforts have been made by Hana Human Rights Organization's Statistics Center to ensure that the documented cases are accurate and verified. 

**Conclusion:** 

This month also saw an increase in executions, arbitrary arrests, unjust prison sentences, as well as the killing and injuring of kolbars (border couriers) and tradespeople by Iranian armed forces. The high suicide rate, especially among young people and children, adds to the numerous issues that people in Kurdistan’s cities and villages face. The policies of the Islamic Republic, including discriminatory practices towards Kurds, lack of economic development in Kurdistan provinces, and lack of investment in these regions, have forced some people to turn to kolbari (border carrying) as a means of livelihood—a high-risk job that often leads to daily casualties among kolbars. 

Hana Human Rights Organization Statistics Center 

October 31, 2024 

Citing this data with attribution is permitted.