Arrest
Parsa Rahimi, a shopkeeper from Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in the city on 22 January 2025.
His arrest was reportedly linked to strikes and protests in response to the death sentences handed down to Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh (Wirishe) Moradi.
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
Rahimi is being held in the Ministry of Intelligence detention centre in Sanandaj.
