Arrest
Fardin Vafaei, a former Kurdish political prisoner from Bukan, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in the city on 26 May 2025, along with his brother Jalal Vafaei.
Defendant’s Rights
He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation.
Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any clarification regarding his situation.
Current Status
Vafaei is being held in the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.