Arrest

Foad Keshavarz, a Kurdish artist from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 15 March 2025.

Reportedly, agents of the Ministry of Intelligence arrested him after he performed several Kurdish epic songs at the Newroz celebrations in Saheb, Saqqez County.

Defendant’s Rights

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

Current Status

Keshavarz was provisionally released on bail from the Ministry of Intelligence detention center in Saqqez on 25 March.