Arrest

Edris Karsaz was arrested on 3 July 2024 during a raid by the Ministry of Intelligence on his family home in Oshnavieh, West Azerbaijan Province.

Following his arrest, Karsaz was taken to the Ministry’s detention facility in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.

He was denied the right to meet with his family or have access to a lawyer for several weeks, and was then transferred to Oshnavieh Prison.

Defendant’s Rights

He was arrested without a warrant and was denied family visits and access to legal representation during his detention.

Current Status

Karsaz was released on bail of five billion rials (nearly 10,000 USD) on 20 August.