Heavy clashes broke out between protesters and government forces in Mahabad in northern Iran on Thursday October 27, 2022
The Iranian military was implementing a major crackdown in a Kurdish-populated town that has seen intense anti-regime protests in the last few months. Reinforcements of the security forces were sent to the city of Mahabad in western Iran to silence and oppress the people of Mahabad
People were targeted with the heavy machine gun, Dushka (DShK), and helicopters were flying over the city. The the headquarters of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan and the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan in Iraqi borders was also under attack of missles and drones which resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of casualties.
Zhina Foundation’s relief fund for Mahabad turned out to be a great success with donating Water, food, Medical supplies, clothing, blankets, heaters and Cash Assistance. The power, voice, actions, and commitment of the community ensured and sent out a message that nobody is alone and we can overcome impossible choices and hardship together as one.