Ali Zaghibi, an Arab citizen from Susa (Shush), was killed by direct gunfire from Iranian security forces in the Al-Zahra neighborhood of Ahwaz on Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2023. Other passengers in his vehicle were also injured during the shooting.
According to reports from the Telegram channel Wave of Ahwaz, the vehicle carrying Ali Zaghibi and his companions was pursued by Iranian security and law enforcement forces. During the chase and subsequent shooting, Zaghibi was killed, and the other occupants of the vehicle were wounded. Reports indicate that the injured were taken to an undisclosed location by security forces following the incident.
As of the publication of this report, no further information has been released regarding the reasons for the vehicle’s pursuit, the motives behind the shooting, or the current condition of the injured.
The Karoon Human Rights Organization condemns the use of firearms against citizens and the killing of Ali Zaghibi, calling for an immediate clarification of the circumstances surrounding this incident, an official announcement of the reasons for the shooting, the determination of the fate and health status of the injured, and accountability for those responsible. The organization emphasizes that such incidents must not remain without independent investigation and accountability from officials.
