Arrest

Peyman Esmaeilpour was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces on 14 February 2025 in the village of Haji-Lak in Bukan, West Azerbaijan Province.

Defendant’s Rights

He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation.

During the arrest, security forces broke the doors and windows of his home, instilling fear and distress among his family members.

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

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