Arrest

Rashid Faghizadeh, a Kurdish civilian from Oshnavieh, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 7 May 2025.

Defendant’s Rights

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

Current Status

Faghizadeh was provisionally released from Oshnavieh prison on bail of 10 billion rials (nearly 12,500 USD) on 18 May 2025.