Arrest

Seyfollah Khan Ghaffari, a Kurdish civilian from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces on 21 March 2025 and taken to the Ministry’s detention facility in the city.

Defendant’s Rights

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

Current Status

After initial interrogation, Ghaffari was transferred to Saqqez Prison and released on bail of one billion rials (nearly 1,000 USD) on 29 March 2025.