Arrest

Harun Salimi, a Kurdish civilian from Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence on a street in the city on 21 October 2024.

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

Salimi is being held in the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Sanandaj.