Mar 04

Statement 1655 by the Asia and East Europe Region Representation on Live Ammunition; A Harsh Response to the Voice of the Protesters

Live Ammunition; A Harsh Response to the Voice of the Protesters

Movement of November 2019: The number of people killed in these protests approximately between 304 individuals (according to the Human Rights Organization of Iran) to 1500 individuals (according to the independent sources)

Woman, Life, Freedom Protest (September 2022):

  • The number of people killed in these protests approximately between 200 individuals (according to the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran) to 552 individuals (according to the Hrna)
  • The number of detainees 19.000 individuals
  • At least 138 cases of eye injuries, including 8 children under 18 (according to the Human Rights Organization of Iran), at least 500 cases (according to medical sources)

Protest of January 2026:

  • The number of people killed during the protests: approximately 3117 (according to the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran), more than 7015 individuals (according to the Hrna), 30.000 to 36.000 individuals (according to the domestic sources and Guardian Magazine),  5000 individuals (reported by media outlets such as Sky News)
  • 330.000 to 360.000 individuals Injured (based on hospital and field reports)
  • Detainees: More than 50,000 (many at risk of execution).
  • Ocular Injuries: Over 5,000 visits to clinics and eye hospitals; 1,000 cases at Farabi Hospital alone, with 40-50 severe cases in the first 2 days of protests in some provinces.

Equipment Used by Security Forces to Suppress Protests:

Lethal Firearms:

  1. Kalashnikov
  2. G3
  3. Dragunov (SVD)
  4. Pistols
  5. Shotguns

Other Weapons and Suppression Equipment:

  1. Batons
  2. Tear gas
  3. Pepper spray
  4. Plastic bullets
  5. Paintball guns (used to mark protesters)
  6. Knife

According to official and human rights reports, more than 230 children and teenagers have been killed during protests in recent years.

Although official statistics published by the Islamic Republic differ significantly from reports issued by independent human rights organizations and media outlets, there is substantial evidence of systematic violence, suppression of freedom of expression, internet shutdowns, arbitrary arrests, and denial of fair trial rights.

The continued suppression of peaceful protests has raised serious concerns regarding violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran.

Relevant Legal Documents:

Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran)

Convention against Torture (not signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran)

Convention on the Rights of the Child (signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran)

 

Defense of Human Rights Association in Iran

Asia and East Europe Region Representation

Translated by Alireza Jahan Bin

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