Arrest

Shwaneh Alizadeh, a Kurdish citizen from Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested on 23 March 2026 by Ministry of Intelligence forces at his family home in Mahabad.

Defendant’s Rights

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

Despite enquiries by his family to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any explanation about his situation.

Current Status

Alizadeh is being held at the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.