Arrest

Mohammad Ramazani, a Kurdish environmental activist from Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 26 January 2025.

Defendant’s Rights

He was arrested without a warrant and was denied family visits and access to legal representation during his detention.

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

After several weeks in detention, Ramazani was transferred from the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province, to Mahabad Prison, and released on bail on 2 March 2025.