Arrest

Farzaneh Rashidi, a Kurdish civilian from Baneh, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by security forces at her home in the city on 25 May 2025.

Her husband, Saman Karimi, was arrested without a warrant on the same day while walking in the city.

Defendant’s Rights

She was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation.

Despite her family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about her fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any clarification regarding her situation.

Current Status

Rashidi is being held in the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province.