Arrest 

Vahed Aboubakri, a Kurdish civilian, was arrested by security forces in the village of Kandeh Qulan in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan Province, on 5 September 2024.   

Defendant’s Rights 

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

Current Status 

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