EAST KURDISTAN, — The systematic targeting of Kurdish Kolbers (back carriers) and tradesmen in border areas of Eastern Kurdistan is continuing by Iranian security forces. A number of Kolbers (back carriers) in Newsûd district were targeted by Iranian security forces.
These Kolbers were targeted in Qelaga, a border area around Newsûd. In this attack several mules killed and all the loads of the Kolbers (back carriers) were seized. The Iranian security forces in this area also targeted a civilian car. No casualties have been reported from these attacks.