Kermanshah

Kermanshah is a city in western Iran where, according to reports from the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), detained protesters, including a 16-year-old, have been subjected to sexual abuse by security forces. This alleged abuse is occurring within the context of widespread anti-government protests across Iran, fueled by economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the theocratic regime. These protests, which began with shopkeepers in Tehran demonstrating against the weakening currency, have escalated into a nationwide uprising met with deadly force by the government. The reports from Kermanshah highlight the severity of the crackdown, with human rights groups documenting hundreds of deaths and allegations of torture and sexual assault in detention. The Iranian government has also reportedly forced families of killed protesters to pay exorbitant fees to recover their bodies. The situation in Kermanshah reflects the broader human rights concerns and escalating tensions within Iran as the government attempts to suppress dissent.