Arrest 

Soleiman Choupani, a Kurdish civilian from the village of Gerd Kashaneh in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan Province, was arrested without a warrant on 5 September 2024 following a raid by security forces on his home in the village.  

Defendant’s Rights 

Since his arrest, he has been denied the right to contact his family and have access to legal counsel. 

Current Status 

Choupani is currently being held in a security detention centre in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.