Ahmad Jalil

Their life

Ahmad Jalil was a 22-year-old resident of Lordegan who worked as a ride-hailing driver and faced financial hardship. He had previously participated in the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests and remained engaged in public demonstrations. He was killed after being shot by Iranian security forces during protests in his hometown.

Ahmad Jalil lived in Lordegan, in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. He earned a living as a ride-hailing driver, struggling financially, according to a relative. Jalil had a history of civic engagement and had taken part in the nationwide “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in 2022. During renewed protests, he again joined demonstrations in Lordegan. On the day of his death, security forces confronted protesters and opened fire. Following his killing, intelligence agents reportedly summoned his family and pressured them to provide a coerced interview that blamed protesters for his death, threatening to withhold his body if they refused.

How they died

Ahmad Jalil was killed because of his participation in anti-government protests in Lordegan. He was shot during demonstrations as Iranian security forces used live ammunition to suppress public dissent.

Ahmad Jalil was killed by direct gunfire from Iranian security forces during protests in Lordegan. Sources close to the family confirmed that live ammunition was used. After his death, authorities allegedly attempted to control the narrative by coercing his relatives and conditioning the release of his body on compliance.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Ahmad Jalil, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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