Ako Mohammadi

Their life

Ako Mohammadi was a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian youth originally from Salas-e Babajani, a suburb of Kermanshah, who was killed during popular protests in Qeshm in January 2026. He was shot dead by Iranian military and security forces while participating in demonstrations, and his death was followed by the abduction of his body and severe pressure on his family, who were ultimately forced to pay a large sum of money to recover his remains.

Ako Mohammadi, son of Naser, was a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian originally from Salas-e Babajani, a Kurdish-populated suburb of Kermanshah. His family had been living in Qeshm for approximately ten years prior to his death. Like many young Iranians, Ako became involved in the nationwide protests that erupted in early January 2026, driven by economic hardship, political repression, and demands for fundamental rights.

On 8 January 2026, during popular protests in the city of Qeshm, Ako was shot and killed by direct gunfire from Iranian military and repressive security forces. Following his killing, security forces reportedly abducted his body and subjected his family to intense pressure and threats. According to informed sources, authorities demanded one billion tomans in exchange for returning his body. After several days, the family was forced to pay the demanded sum and finally received Ako’s body on 11 January 2026. His killing and the treatment of his family have been cited as stark examples of the coerciv

How they died

Ako Mohammadi was shot and killed by direct gunfire from Iranian military and security forces during protests in Qeshm on 8 January 2026

Ako Mohammadi died after being shot with live ammunition by Iranian military and security forces during protests in Qeshm. The gunfire caused fatal injuries, resulting in his death at the scene. No official medical or judicial report has been released by authorities.

A plea from the family

Ako Mohammadi’s family reported being placed under extreme pressure and threats by security forces after his killing. Authorities allegedly demanded one billion tomans in exchange for returning his body, forcing the family to comply in order to bury their son. The family’s experience reflects broader pleas by relatives of protest victims for dignity, truth, and an end to coercion and intimidation.

Why we remember them

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

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