Repression, Persecution, and Human Rights Violation: The Case of Kurds in Iran

• KIRAN RAJ V

  CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Abstract

The Kurdish people in Iran face numerous human rights challenges, including discrimination, oppression, and violence. As the most prominent ethnic minority in the country, they are denied cultural and linguistic rights, and their cultural identity is threatened by the Iranian government's suppression of Kurdish political activism. The government has also banned Kurdish political parties and organisations, subjecting activists to arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings. Kurdish women are particularly vulnerable to human rights violations. The Iranian government has also carried out military operations against Kurdish communities in western regions, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement. While some efforts have been made to improve the situation, these efforts have not been enough to address the systemic discrimination and human rights abuses faced by the Kurdish community. The global community urges the Iranian government to uphold their rights and liberties. The study explores how state mechanisms have perpetuated structural inequalities and stifled Kurdish cultural and political expression. Particular attention is given to the strategies employed by the Iranian regime to suppress dissent, the impact of these measures on Kurdish identity and livelihood, and the broader implications for human rights in the region.

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