IRAN - 27 deaths in ten days

IRAN - Protests: Hengaw confirms at least 27 deaths in ten days

January 6, 2026:

January 6, 2026 - IRAN. Protests: Hengaw confirms at least 27 deaths in ten days

At least 27 people, including five minors under the age of 18, have been killed, and more than 1,500 individuals have been arrested during ten days of protests across Iran, based on data compiled by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

Figures recorded by Hengaw confirm that the identities of 27 individuals killed during the past ten days of protests as a result of direct gunfire by government forces have been verified.

Among those killed, at least five were children under 18. Two were killed in Kermanshah, two in Azna, and one in Qom. In terms of background, 12 of the victims were Lors, while 11 were Kurdish people.

Breakdown of those killed by province:

Lorestan: 8 cases
Ilam: 5 cases
Kermanshah (Kermashan): 4 cases
Fars: 4 cases
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari: 2 cases
Qom: 2 cases
Hamadan: 1 case
Isfahan: 1 case

Hengaw has also documented more than 1,500 arrests linked to the protests. The identities of 546 detainees have so far been verified.

Among those whose identities have been confirmed, 51 are children under 18, 57 are women, and 220 are Kurds.

Documents and videos received and verified by Hengaw show that government forces have used live ammunition, pellet guns, and water cannons to suppress the protests. In numerous cases, particularly in Lorestan, Ilam, and Kermanshah (Kermashan), government forces have carried out direct shootings using lethal force, resulting in intentional killings of protesters by state agents.

Drawing on its long-standing documentation of state violence in marginalized regions, Hengaw confirms that the authorities’ approach in these areas during the current protests differs significantly from that used in central regions. Based on consistent observations, government conduct in marginalized areas reflects a militarized, war-like approach. Disturbing scenes documented in several cities in Kurdistan further show the use of methods that may amount to “crimes against humanity.”

Widespread internet shutdowns and disruptions in several regions have further restricted access to information, significantly complicating efforts to verify casualty and arrest figures.

Expressing grave concern over the situation of protesters in Iran, particularly in marginalized regions, Hengaw Organization for Human Rights calls on the international community to respond to these violations with firmness and accountability.

https://hengaw.net/en/reports-and-statistics-1/2026/01/article-4