Arrest

Kamal Akherati, a Kurdish civilian from Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces at his work place in the city on 23 January 2025.

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

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