Arrest

Mohammad Amin Hassannezhad, a Kurdish civilian from the village of Sisar in Rabat, Sardasht, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested along with his father, Hassan Hassannezhad, by Ministry of Intelligence forces in Rabat on 21 January 2025.

Following their arrest, security forces took the duo to their home in the village of Sisar, where they conducted a search and seized personal belongings.

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

Hassannezhad is being held in the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.