After the end of the war between Iran and Iraq in 1367 solar year, many landmines were left in border areas, mainly in Kurdish provinces in the west of the country. We witness daily human and civilian casualties in that region, especially among the kolbars. Despite the claims of the country’s officials, this cycle of […]...

Why are there harsh and violent encounters with border citizens, which even lead to their death? Is the reason for such deterrent actions justified? Is being a kolbar a result of unemployment and if so, why isn’t there any effort to combat unemployment? To what extent has the implementation of suitcase trading and the establishment […]...

According to Samuel Huntington, the creator and discoverer of the theory of clash of civilizations, revolution is a phenomenon specific to societies on the path of economic modernization, which are unevenly interacting with the development of underdeveloped political institutions. In other words, the expectation of revolution only exists in societies that, despite experiencing economic and […]...

Unemployment is one of the most important economic damages that not only has economic consequences, but also has numerous political and cultural repercussions. For this reason, it has always been one of the main concerns and demands of the people in all countries and societies, and has been a responsibility and priority for government officials. […]...

Despite the fact that Sistan and Baluchestan province has valuable tourist and historical attractions and, due to its unique geographical conditions such as being located in a transit position, has great potential for development and prosperity; unemployment and abundant talents at the border have increased Sistan and Baluchestan’s share in fuel smuggling. In this regard, […]...

Mohsen Sazegara is a political activist, journalist, and university researcher. He served as the political and social deputy of the Minister of Executive Affairs in the government of Mohammad-Ali Rajai and is considered one of the founding members of the Revolutionary Guards. We have discussed with Mr. Sazgara about the reasons for the lack of […]...

Dear Dr. Esmaeil Gharib Madam, born in 1345 in Bojnourd, economist, former representative of the people of Bojnourd in the Islamic Consultative Assembly and spokesperson for the National Confidence Party. The peace line has discussed the attention of lawmakers to development programs in border areas, the level of implementation of such programs, the lack of […]...

Osman Mozin, a first-degree lawyer, received his bachelor’s degree in law from Tehran University and then studied private law at Shahid Beheshti University for his master’s degree. He is currently practicing law in Tehran and Kurdistan and has been actively involved in cases related to children’s rights and minorities. He has taken on many cases […]...

Over the past years, at least once a day, group media have been whispering a sentence in our ears: “A kolbar was killed at the border.” The phenomenon of kolbari cannot exist without prerequisites and backgrounds such as an imbalanced economy and security approaches. The lack of investment and suitable job opportunities leaves no choice […]...

The bitter narrative of Kurdish porters is a story full of pain, suffering, and blood. It is the story of Kurds who are not citizens, Kurds living in the western and northwestern border areas of Iran who carry goods on their backs or on horses or tractors to make a living, even if they don’t […]...

A reflection on the hardships of the Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Gulf of Gwadar is a relatively small gulf in the Arabian Sea, located in the southeastern part of Iran and southwestern part of Pakistan. Half of the gulf is in Iran and the other half is in Pakistan. Due to its proximity to […]...

Excessive sensitivity among men in closed societies like Afghanistan towards women, which is usually caused by a type of sexual inferiority complex, causes great headaches for women. Women’s movement on city streets is severely problematic due to sexual harassment by men. Fear of street harassment, ranging from simple insults to vulgarities, and from catcalling to […]...