Arrest
Matin (Behzad) Choupani, a Kurdish civilian from Oshnavieh, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by security forces at his home in the city on 15 March 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
Choupani is being held at Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.
