Five environmental activists from Javanroud County were arrested by forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of the ongoing wave of arrests of protesting citizens and civil activists, and were transferred to an unknown location without the presentation of a judicial warrant. According to Kolbarnews, on the evening […]
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Rebin Gorani, one of the volunteers who participated in extinguishing the forest and pasture fires in Marivan, passed away at Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj. According to Kolbarnews, Rebin Gorani, a volunteer involved in controlling the forest and pasture fires in Marivan, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Hospital in […]
Rebin Gorani, a resident of Marivan, has fallen into a coma after suffering severe smoke and gas poisoning while attempting to contain a forest fire in the region. On August 26, 2025, his vital signs deteriorated, and he eventually lost consciousness. He is currently being treated in the Intensive Care […]
Hamid Moradi, an environmental activist and director of the “Shenay Nojin Kurdistan” Environmental Association, has died at Hospital in Sanandaj due to severe burn injuries. According to Kolbarnews, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a large wildfire and firefighting operation on Mount Abidar in Sanandaj, Hamid Moradi, along with four […]
Iran is grappling with severe environmental and agricultural crises, including land subsidence, drought, waste mismanagement, and pollution. These issues pose a significant threat to both natural resources and the livelihoods of millions. This report, based on findings from Herana News Agency and other sources, summarizes the most pressing concerns and […]
In a symbolic act to defend the environment, the residents of Marab village and environmental activists planted over 500 ash tree saplings in the village’s natural surroundings. According to Kolbarnews, on Friday, January 3, 2025, the villagers and environmental advocates came together to plant the saplings as a protest against […]
Western support of war means support for unprecedented environmental destruction by Sweta Choudhury One of the most graphic depictions of the environmental costs of war was when 700 of Kuwait’s oil fields were set ablaze during the first Gulf War leaking an astounding 11 million barrels of crude oil into […]
The orchards and palm groves of Kashig Village, part of Nikshahr County, have been severely damaged by a fire, causing significant damage. According to Kolbarnews, on Friday, August 30, 2024, a fire broke out in the orchards and palm groves of Kashig Village in Nikshahr County, inflicting heavy losses on […]
The identities of two more individuals detained at the funeral of environmental activist Ismail Karimi have been confirmed as Khalil Parandak and Yaser Nouri. According to Kolbarnews, on July 24, 2024, security forces in Kamiyaran arrested at least ten environmental activists attending the funeral of Ismail Karimi. The identities of […]
Omid Ahmadi, an environmental activist from Sanandaj, has been arrested and taken to an undisclosed location by security forces. According to KolbarNews, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, security forces in Sanandaj arrested Omid Ahmadi. The report indicates that security personnel detained this environmental activist at his workplace without presenting a […]