Arrest

Samrand Vojoudi, a Kurdish civilian from Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 9 May 2025.

The arrest took place after a wedding celebration in Bukan, West Azerbaijan Province, where many guests were dressed in traditional Kurdish clothing in shades of khaki.

It is said that the use of this particular style of Kurdish clothing, due to its resemblance to the uniform worn by Peshmerga fighters from Kurdish opposition parties, was the reason for the actions of the security services.

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

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