Arrest
Mostafa Piroti, a 51-year-old Kurdish citizen from Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan Province, who lives in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces outside his family home in the city on 11 June 2026.
The forces searched his home after his arrest and confiscated some of his personal belongings, including his mobile phone.
Defendant’s Rights
He was arrested without a warrant and with violence and has since been denied access to legal representation and family visits.
Despite repeated enquiries by his family to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any explanation regarding his situation.
Current Status
Piroti is being held at the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.