Arrest

Javad Savari, the brother of Foad Savari, who was killed during the anti-government Women, Life, Feedom protests in Divandarreh, Kurdistan Province, was arrested on 16 February 2025 after being summoned by telephone to the Ministry of Intelligence’s office in the city.

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

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

Notes:

1. Foad Savari, a civilian from Divandarreh, was fatally shot by security forces during protests in the city on 19 November 2022.