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‘They are killing us’: authorities use force against protesters in Kurdish regions of Iran

The Guardian - World News Human RightsNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Deepa Parent and William ChristouJanuary 7, 2026 at 09:17 PM
‘They are killing us’: authorities use force against protesters in Kurdish regions of Iran
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Protests erupted in Kurdish regions of western Iran on Wednesday due to grievances over economic conditions and government corruption. Demonstrations occurred across multiple cities, with shopkeepers participating in a general strike called for by opposition parties. Iranian authorities responded to the protests with force, deploying teargas, pellet guns, and reportedly live ammunition against demonstrators. Witnesses and rights groups reported violence used to disperse the crowds. The protests occurred despite the authorities' attempts to quell them before the planned strike.

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Human Rights
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Conflict
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Demonstrators chanted against government corruption.

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Shopkeepers shut down stores.

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Protesters took to the streets across Kurdish cities in western Iran.

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Demonstrations over economic conditions broke out in Kurdish regions of Iran on Wednesday.

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Authorities used violence to try to disperse protests.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Opposition parties 40% General strike ×250% Protesters ×360% Authorities ×370% Kurdish cities 75% Kurdish regions ×285% Iran ×390%

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protests 100% kurdish regions 90% iran 80% violence 70% general strike 60% government corruption 50% economic conditions 50% tear gas 40% pellet guns 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Article Type
News Report
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85%
Geographic Perspective
Iran

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